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What Happened on February 24, 1786

Historical Events

Appointment of Interest

Charles Cornwallis appointed governor-general of India

Famous Birthdays

  • Martin W. Bates. U.S. Senator from Delaware (d. 1869)

Wilhelm Grimm (1786-1859)

German story teller (Grimm's Fairy Tales), born in Hanau, Hesse-Cassel, Holy Roman Empire


About February 24, 1786

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 238 years, 4 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces