Historical Events
- 8.2 earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri
Byron's Maiden Speech
Poet Lord Byron (6th Baron Byron) makes his maiden speech in House of Lords
Famous Birthdays
Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
English writer ("Oliver Twist"; "A Tale of Two Cities"; "A Christmas Carol"), born in Portsmouth, Hampshire
About February 7, 1812
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 212 years, 5 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
