On February 7, history records 38 notable events, 159 famous births and 77 deaths, spanning the years 457 to 1819.
Events on this day include: Leo I the Thracian becomes emperor of the Byzantine Empire. (457); Pandulf IV of Benevento is killed battling the invading Normans at the Battle of Montesarchio. (1074).
Notable people born on February 7 include Prince Shōtoku (574), Empress Matilda (1102), Thomas More (1478).
Notable figures who died on this day include Emperor Min of Jin (318), Pope Pelagius II (590), Li Ning (Tang dynasty) (812).
Events on 7 February 38
See all →Pandulf IV of Benevento is killed battling the invading Normans at the Battle of Montesarchio.
Edward of Caernarvon (later King Edward II of England) becomes the first English Prince of Wales.
The Bonfire of the Vanities occurs, during which supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn cosmetics, art, and books in Florence, Italy.
American Revolutionary War: French and Spanish forces lift the Great Siege of Gibraltar.
Napoleonic Wars: Napoleon finds Bennigsen's Russian forces taking a stand at Eylau. After bitter fighting, the French take the town, but the Russians resume the battle the next day.
In the action of 7 February 1813 near the Îles de Los, the frigates Aréthuse and Amelia batter each other, but neither can gain the upper hand.
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles leaves Singapore after just taking it over, leaving it in the hands of William Farquhar.
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Birthdays on 7 February 159
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Deaths on 7 February 77
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