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What Happened on May 9, 1810

Famous Birthdays

  • Louis Gallait, Belgian historical painter (Egmont & Receiver), born in Tournai, Hainaut, Belgium (d. 1887)
  • Princess Marianne of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau and daughter of King Willem I, born in Berlin (d. 1883)

Famous Deaths

Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810)

American military officer (Battles of Saratoga, Charleston and Yorktown during the American Revolutionary War), dies at 77

Died in 1810 1810 Highlights

About May 9, 1810

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 214 years, 2 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus