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What Happened on October 24, 1808

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernhard von Cotta, German geologist, born in Meiningen, Germany (d. 1879)
  • Ernst Richter, German musical theorist and composer, born in Großschönau, Saxony, Germany (d. 1879)

About October 24, 1808

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 215 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Scorpio