Famous Birthdays
- Elijah Parish Lovejoy, American newspaper publisher and abolitionist, born in Albion, Maine (d. 1837)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Girtin, English artist, watercolorist and etcher ("The White House, Chelsea"), dies in his painting room at 27 from suspected asthma, consumption, or ossification of the heart
Died in 1802 1802 Highlights
About November 9, 1802
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 221 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio