What Happened in February 1739

Historical Events

  • Feb 24 Battle of Karnal: Army of Iranian ruler Nadir Shah defeats the forces of the Mughal emperor of India, Muhammad Shah

Famous Birthdays

  • Feb 7 Joseph Pouteau, French composer and organist, born in Chaumes-en-Brie, France (d. 1823)
  • Feb 15 Alexandre-Théodore Brongniart, French architect (d. 1813)