What Happened on February 10, 1720

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Edmond Halley appointed as the second Astronomer Royal at the Greenwich Observatory

Astronomer, Mathematician and Physicist Edmond Halley — Astronomer, Mathematician and Physicist
Edmond Halley

1720 Highlights

About February 10, 1720

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 300 years, 11 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aquarius