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1. 1809 – Birth of Charles DarwinOn February 12, 1809, Charles Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England. He would later become one of the most influential scientists in history, known […]

1. 660 BCE – Legendary Founding of Japan by Emperor JimmuAccording to Japanese mythology, Emperor Jimmu, the first Emperor of Japan, ascended to the throne on February 11, 660 BCE. […]

1. February 10, 1763 – Treaty of Paris Signed Ending the Seven Years’ WarOn February 10, 1763, the Treaty of Paris was signed, marking the end of the Seven Years’ […]

1. 1825 – The U.S. House of Representatives chooses John Quincy Adams as President of the United StatesIn the election of 1824, none of the candidates secured a majority of […]

1. 1587 – Execution of Mary, Queen of ScotsOn February 8, 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed at Fotheringhay Castle in England. Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years […]

1. February 7, 1497 – Girolamo Savonarola ExcommunicatedOn this day, the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola was excommunicated by Pope Alexander VI. Savonarola was known for his vehement sermons against moral […]

1. February 6, 1952 – Accession of Queen Elizabeth IIOn February 6, 1952, Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI. At […]

1. February 5, 1783 – Preliminary Peace Articles Signed Ending the American Revolutionary WarOn this day, preliminary peace articles were signed in Paris between Great Britain and the United States, […]

1. February 4, 1783 – Preliminary Peace Treaty Signed Ending the American Revolutionary WarOn February 4, 1783, preliminary articles of peace were signed in Paris between Great Britain and the […]

1. 1468 – The Battle of BrusthemOn February 3, 1468, the Battle of Brusthem took place during the Wars of Liège. This battle saw the forces of Charles the Bold, […]