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What Happened on February 24, 1811

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Payne, American bishop, reformer and educator (African Methodist Episcopal Church), born in Charleston, South Carolina (d. 1893)
  • Edward Dickinson Baker, British-American attorney, politician (US Senator from Oregon, 1860-61; US Representative from Illinois, 1845-47, 1849-51), and Union Army officer, born in London, England (d. 1861)

About February 24, 1811

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 213 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces