Historical Events
- Flemish uprising against French occupied Boerenkrijg
- Friedrich von Schiller's "Wallensteins Lager" premieres in Weimar
Famous Birthdays
- Pedro I of Brazil, Emperor of Brazil (1822-31) and King of Portugal (1826), born in Queluz Palace, Lisbon, Portugal (d. 1834)
About October 12, 1798
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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