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What Happened on December 19, 1809

Famous Birthdays

  • Pierre-Joseph van Beneden, Belgian paleontologist (life cycle of tapeworms), born in Mechelen, Belgium (d. 1894)

About December 19, 1809

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 214 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius