Today in History
1677 – The first medical publication in America, a pamphlet on smallpox, is distributed in Boston 1749 – The Verona Philharmonic Theatre was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1754 1793 – Louis XVI of France is executed by the guillotine in Paris, following his conviction for high treason 1818 – Keats writes his poem...
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