JANUARY 7 IN HISTORY
Orthodox Feast: Congregation of Saint John the Baptist, the Forerunner 1869 - Birth of historian, literary critic and poet Stefan Orasanu (d. Nov. 12, 1903) 1872 - Birth of sculptor Frederic Storck (d. Dec. 26, 1942) 1902 - Birth of geologist Nicolae S. Petrulian, member of the Romanian Academy (d. Nov. 9, 1983) 1917 - The National Committee of Romanians emigrated from Austro-Hungary, headed by Vasile Lucaciu and Octavian Goga, is created in Iasi. The 12-member committee signed the Declaration of war against Austro-Hungary 1918 - Birth of Ion Frunzetti, poet, essayist, art critic and translat...
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