Historical Events
- A British military force, under Brigadier-General Sir Samuel Auchmuty captures the city of Montevideo in the Battle of Montevideo, then part of the Spanish Empire now capital of Uruguay (Napoleonic Wars)
Famous Birthdays
Joseph E. Johnston (1807-1891)
American military officer (senior officer in Confederate Army and United States Army), born in Farmville, Virginia
About February 3, 1807
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 217 years, 3 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
