Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019
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1648 - Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla Spanish poet (Del Rey Abajo), dies at age 40.
1663 - King Louis XIV affirms covenant with R˙nstaten.
1668 - England, Netherlands and Sweden signs Triple Alliance against French.
1708 - Thomas Bullis composer, dies at age 80.
1719 - Principality of Liechtenstein created within Holy Roman Empire.
1723 - Georg Friedrich Händel's opera "Ottone" premieres in London.
1730 - Birth of Joseph Hewes US merchant (Declaration of Independence signer).
1752 - Birth of Muzio Clementi Italian composer.
1761 - Birth of Friedrich von Matthison German poet (Adelaide).
1762 - Birth of Christian A Vulpius Germany, writer (Rinaldo Rinaldini).