January 9 - Gilbert Abbott a BeckettGilbert Abbott a Beckett ( January 9, 1811 August 30, 1856) was an English writer. Born in London, he belonged to a family claiming descent from the father of St Thomas a Becket. His elder brother, Sir William a Beckett ( 1806- 1869), became chief justice (+ 1856Events January 8 Borax is discovered ( John Veatch). January 29 Queen Victoria institutes the Victoria Cross February 18 The American Party ( Know-Nothings) convene in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to nominate their first Presidential candidate, former Presi)
February 1February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 333 days remaining, (334 in leap years). Events 1662 The Chinese pirate Koxinga seizes the island of Taiwan after a nine-month siege. 1788 Isaac Briggs and William Longstreet pate - Arthur Henry Hallam, poet (+ 1833Events January 3 Britain seizes control of the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. June 6 U. President Andrew Jackson becomes the first President to ride a train. September 29 The infant Isabella II becomes Queen of Spain, under the regency of her mot)
February 19February 19 is the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 315 days remaining, 316 in leap years. Events 607 Boniface III becomes Pope. 1674 England and the Netherlands sign the Peace of Westminster. A provision of the agreement transfer - Jules SandeauLeonard Sylvain Julien (Jules) Sandeau ( February 19, 1811 April 24, 1883), was a French novelist. He was born at Aubusson (Creuse), and was sent to Paris to study law, but spent much of his time in unruly behaviour with other students. He met George Sand, French dramatist and novelist
July 18July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 166 days remaining. Events 390 BC Battle of the Allia: A Roman army is defeated by raiding Gauls, leading to the subsequent sacking of Rome. 64 Great fire of Rome: - William Makepeace Thackeray (+ 1863)