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What Happened on October 23, 1801

Famous Birthdays

  • (Gustav) Albert Lortzing, German Spieloper composer and actor (Zar und Zimmerman), born in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia (now Germany) (d. 1851)

Famous Deaths

  • Johann Gottlieb Naumann, German composer, dies at 60
Died in 1801 1801 Highlights

About October 23, 1801

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 222 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio