- 1822 – Maximo P. de Rioboo was born.
- 1828 – Thomas Eastin's Florida Argus newspaper ceased publication.
- 1942 – Tarkiln Field near Perdido Bay was commissioned as NAAS Bronson Field, in honor of Naval Aviator Clarence K. Bronson.
- 2008 – Malcolm Thomas succeeded Jim Paul as Escambia County Superintendent of Schools.