Historical Events
- 8.2 earthquake shakes New Madrid, Missouri
Event of Interest
Poet Lord Byron (6th Baron Byron) makes his maiden speech in House of Lords
Lord Byron
Famous Birthdays
Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens, English writer ("Oliver Twist"; "A Tale of Two Cities"; "A Christmas Carol"), born in Portsmouth, Hampshire (d. 1870)
Charles Dickens
1812 Highlights
About February 7, 1812
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 209 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
