Births on February 1

Johann Adam Birkenstock

Born on February 1, 1687

Johann Adam Birkenstock, German violinist and composer (d. 1733)

Johann Adam Birkenstock (also Birckenstock, Birkenstok, Berkenstock; 1 February 1687 – 26 February 1733) was a German composer and violinist. He was regarded as one of the foremost violinists of his day.

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Events on 1687

5 Jul

Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica
Isaac Newton publishes Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica.
26 Sep

Athens
The Parthenon in Athens is partially destroyed by an explosion caused by the bombing from Venetian forces led by Morosini who are besieging the Ottoman Turks stationed in Athens.
26 Sep

Glorious Revolution
The city council of Amsterdam votes to support William of Orange's invasion of England, which became the Glorious Revolution.
31 Dec

Cape of Good Hope
The first Huguenots set sail from France to the Cape of Good Hope.

Births on February 1

Johann Adam Birkenstock

Born on February 1, 1687

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Events on 1687

Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica

Athens

Glorious Revolution

Cape of Good Hope