Historical Events
Inspiration for Robinson Crusoe
Feb 2 British sailor Alexander Selkirk is rescued by William Dampier after being marooned on a desert island for 5 years, his story inspires "Robinson Crusoe
Famous Birthdays
Famous Deaths
- Feb 8 Giuseppe Torelli, Italian composer (Concerti Grossi), dies at 50
- Feb 9 François Louis, Prince of Conti, French general, dies at 44
- Feb 11 Louise Hollandine, Abbess and painter, daughter of King Frederik V of the Palatinate and Elizabeth Stuart, dies at 86
- Feb 19 Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, Japanese shogun (b. 1646)
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey