Famous Birthdays
- William Hyde Wollaston, English chemist and physicist (famous for discovering the chemical elements palladium and rhodium), born in East Dereham, Norfolk, England (d. 1828)
About August 6, 1766
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 257 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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