1587CE
Death
Mary Queen of Scots Executed
Mary, Queen of Scots, is executed on charges of treason against Queen Elizabeth I of England.
Daily Chronicle
February 8
3 Historical Records
1828CE
Birth
Jules Verne Born
Jules Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright whose works laid the foundation for the science fiction genre. His novels, including Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days, anticipated many technological advancements of the 20th century.
1910CE
Culture
Boy Scouts of America Founded
The Boy Scouts of America is incorporated by William D. Boyce.