Historical Events Freedom of Religion Limited Feb 1 French King Louis XIV limits freedom of religion The Sun King of France Louis XIV Famous Birthdays Feb 1 Miguel Lopez, Spanish composer and organist, born in Villarroya de la Sierra, Aragon, Spain (d. 1723) Feb 2 Louis Marchand, French Baroque organist and composer, born in Lyon, France (d. 1732) Born in 1669 Famous Deaths Feb 3 Catharina Questiers, Dutch poet (Friend of Abandoned Child), dies at 31 Feb 23 Lieuwe van Aitzema, Dutch historian (Matters of State & War), dies at 68 Jan 1669 History by Year Mar 1669 Famous People by their Chinese Zodiac Animal Year of the Rabbit2023 Year of the Dragon2024 Year of the Snake2025 Year of the Horse2026 Year of the Goat/Sheep2027 Year of the Monkey2028