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) Born in 1739 Jan 1739 History by Year Mar 1739 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