What happend on 8th February

07.02
09.02
1867

The Ausgleich results in the establishment of the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary,

1855

The Devil's Footprints mysteriously appear in southern Devon.

1837

Richard Johnson becomes the first Vice President of the United States chosen by the United States Senate.

1807

Battle of Eylau

1693

The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia is granted a charter.

1692

A doctor in Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony declares that three teenaged girls are under domination of Satan, leading to the Salem witch trials.

1622

King James I of England disbands the English Parliament

1601

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, rebels against Elizabeth I of England

1587

Mary, Queen of Scots is executed.

1555

Laurence Saunders is led barefoot to his execution and burned at the stake.