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What Happened on February 11, 1840

Historical Events

  • Gaetano Donizetti's opéra comique "La Fille du Regiment" (The Daughter of the Regiment) premieres at the Salle de la Bourse in Paris, France

Famous Birthdays

  • Sanuel Dana Greene, Lt Cmdr (Union Navy), (d. 1884)

About February 11, 1840

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aquarius