Historical Events
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Historic Event
Poet Lord Byron (6th Baron Byron) makes his maiden speech in House of Lords
Famous Birthdays
Charles Dickens (1812-1870)
English writer ("Oliver Twist"; "A Tale of Two Cities"; "A Christmas Carol"), born in Portsmouth, Hampshire
1812 Highlights
About February 7, 1812
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 210 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
