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What Happened on August 11, 1799

Famous Birthdays

  • Joachim Barrande, French paleontologist and geologist (fossils in Bohemia, opposed Darwin's Theory of Evolution), born at Saugues, France (d. 1883)

About August 11, 1799

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo