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What Happened on February 13, 1787

Famous Birthdays

  • James P. Carrell, American hymn composer, born in Washington County, Virginia (d. 1854)

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, French statesman and diplomat, dies at 67
  • Roger Boscovich [Ruđer Bošković], Croatian-Italian astronomer. physicist, poet, and priest, dies at 75
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About February 13, 1787

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius