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- 1823 – The Floridian, having been purchased by John Fitzgerald and Co., recommenced publication.
- 1838 – Manuel Gonzalez died.
- 1902 – B. I. Greenhut was born.
- 1984 – Community Redevelopment Agency: The City of Pensacola established a Redevelopment Trust Fund to collect revenue for improvements within the Urban Core Community Redevelopment Area.