Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

February1784

Historical Events in February 1784

Feb 4 1st unmanned balloon flight in Ireland
Feb 22 1st US ship to trade with China, "Empress of China", sails from NY

First US Methodist Church

Feb 28 John Wesley charters Methodist Church

Evangelist John Wesley

Marquis de Sade to the Bastille

Feb 29 Marquis de Sade transferred from Vincennes fortress to the Bastille

Philosopher and Writer Marquis de Sade

Famous People Who Were