Historical Events Feb 12 Georgia founded by James Oglethorpe at site of Savannah Famous Deaths Feb 1 August II, the Strong, King of Poland (355 children), dies at 62 Feb 26 Johann Adam Birkenstock, German composer and violinist, dies at 46 Jan 1733 History by Year Mar 1733 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