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Historical Events in February 1783

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The Solar Apex

Feb 1 English-German astronomer William Herschel announces the star Lambda Herculis is close to the solar apex

Astronomer William Herschel
  • Feb 3 Spain recognizes US independence
  • Feb 4 Worst quake in 8 years kills some 50,000 in Calabria, Italy
  • Feb 5 Earthquakes ravage Calabria, killing 30,000
  • Feb 5 Sweden recognizes US independence

Great Siege of Gibraltar

Feb 7 Great Siege of Gibraltar, launched by France and Spain against the British colony during the American War of Independence is lifted after 3 years and 7 months

Detailed view of combat during the siege



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