Historical Events
- Feb 24 Claudio Monteverdi's opera "L'Orfeo" premieres in Mantua, oldest opera still regularly performed
Famous Birthdays
- Feb 9 Abraham Megerle, Austrian organist, composer, and Kapellmeister, born in Wasserburg am Inn (d. 1680)
Famous Deaths
- Feb 23 Herman Herbertsz, vicar, dies at about 60
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