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What Happened on November 9, 1802

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
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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