A date scroll with Latin text from “The Extremes of Good and Evil” by Cicero, written in 45 BC.
February 7: Day of the Week
February 7, 2024 was the 38th day of the year 2024 in the Gregorian calendar. There were 328 days remaining until the end of the year. The day of the week was Wednesday.
If you are trying to learn Spanish then this day of the week in Spanish is miércoles.
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Here’s the February calendar. You can also browse the full year monthly calendar.
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Zodiac & Birthstone
Aquarius is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
February 7 Historical Event(s)
1301
Edward of Caernarvon (later King Edward II of England) becomes the first English Prince of Wales.
1497
The bonfire of the vanities occurs in which supporters of Girolamo Savonarola burn thousands of objects like cosmetics, art, and books in Florence, Italy.
1795
The 11th Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified.
1807
Napoleonic Wars: Battle of Eylau – Napoléon’s French Empire begins fighting against Russian and Prussian forces of the Fourth Coalition at Eylau, Poland.
1907
The Mud March is the first large procession organized by the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS).
1979
Pluto moves inside Neptune’s orbit for the first time since either was discovered.
1984
Space Shuttle program: STS-41-B Mission – Astronauts Bruce McCandless II and Robert L. Stewart make the first untethered space walk using the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU).
1990
Dissolution of the Soviet Union: The Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party agrees to give up its monopoly on power.
1992
The Maastricht Treaty is signed, leading to the creation of the European Union.
1997
New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Fire Ox in Chinese astrology.
Who were born on February 7?
1804
John Deere, American manufacturer (Deere & Company) (d. 1886)
1908
Fred Gipson, American author (d. 1973)
1926
John Frank Davidson, British chemical engineer and Royal Medal holder
1932
Gay Talese, American author
1947
Wayne Allwine, American voice artist (d. 2009)
1964
Ashok Banker, Indian novelist
1971
Anita Tsoy, Russian singer of Korean descent
1977
Paul Comrie, Canadian ice hockey player
1988
Lee Don-Ku, South Korean ice hockey defenceman player
1993
David Dorfman, American actor
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