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What Happened on February 13, 1837

Historical Events

  • Riot in New York due to a combination of poverty and increase in the cost of flour

Famous Birthdays

  • Valentin Zubiaurre, Spanish composer (Ferdinand Set), and educator, born in Garay, Biscay, Spain (d. 1914)

Famous Deaths

  • Mariano José de Larra, Spanish journalist and romantic writer, commits suicide by gunshot at 27
Died in 1837 1837 Highlights

About February 13, 1837

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 187 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius