Births on August 8

Ferenc Kölcsey

Born on August 8, 1790

Ferenc Kölcsey, Hungarian poet, critic, and politician (d. 1838)

Ferenc Kölcsey (archaically English: Francis Kolcsey, 8 August 1790 in Sződemeter – 24 August 1838) was a Hungarian poet, literary critic, orator, and politician, noted for his support of the liberal current in Hungary regarding the politics involving the Austrian Empire. He wrote Himnusz, the national anthem of Hungary in 1823.

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Events on 1790

8 Jan

State of the Union address
George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address in New York City.
11 Feb

Abolitionism in the United States
The Religious Society of Friends, also known as Quakers, petitions U.S. Congress for the abolition of slavery.
29 May

Thirteen Colonies
Rhode Island becomes the last of the original United States' colonies to ratify the Constitution and is admitted as the 13th U.S. state.
31 Jul

Potash
The first U.S. patent is issued, to inventor Samuel Hopkins for a potash process.
22 Oct

Little Turtle
Warriors of the Miami people under Chief Little Turtle defeat United States troops under General Josiah Harmar at the site of present-day Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the Northwest Indian War.

Births on August 8

Ferenc Kölcsey

Born on August 8, 1790

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Events on 1790

State of the Union address

Abolitionism in the United States

Thirteen Colonies

Potash

Little Turtle