Historical Events
- Nicholas Rowe's play "The Tragedy of Jane Shore" premieres in London
Famous Birthdays
- Gottfried August Homilius, German organist and composer (Weihnachtsoratorium), born in Rosenthal, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire (d. 1785)
Famous Deaths
- John Sharp, English Archbishop of York (1691-1714), dies at 68
Died in 1714 1714 Highlights
About February 2, 1714
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 310 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
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