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What Happened on July 8, 1800

Historical Events

  • Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse gives the first cowpox vaccination in the United States to his son to prevent smallpox

Famous Weddings

George Canning

British politician and future Prime Minister of UK George Canning (30) weds Scottish heiress Joan Scott (24-ish) at St George's Anglican Church, Hanover Square, London, until his death in 1827

Died in 1800 1800 Highlights

About July 8, 1800

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 224 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer