Famous Birthdays
- James P Carrell, American hymn composer, born in Washington County, Virgina (d. 1854)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes, French statesman and diplomat, dies at 67
- Roger Boscovich [Ruđer Bošković], Croatian-Italian astronomer. physicist, poet, and priest, dies at 75
- Ruđer Bošković, Croatian scientist and diplomat (b. 1711)
1787 Highlights
About February 13, 1787
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 235 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius