February 6
1508 – Maximilian I crowned Holy Roman Emperor 1778 – France recognizes USA, signs treaty of aid in Paris; first US treaty 1820 – US population announced at 9,638,453 1832 – US ship destroys Sumatran village in retaliation for piracy 1836 – HMS Beagle/Charles Darwin reach Diemen’s Land (Tasmania) 1843 – The first minstrel show...