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What Happened on March 8, 1804

Famous Birthdays

  • Alvan Clark, American astronomer and maker of the Dearborn Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the world at the time, born in Ashfield, Massachusetts (d. 1887)

About March 8, 1804

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 220 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces