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What Happened on March 1, 1811

Historical Events

  • Egyptian king Muhammad Ali Pasha oversees ceremonial murder of 500
  • French Civil Code of Criminal law accepted by Netherlands Mamelukes in Cairo's Citadel

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Christie Buchanan, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Baltimore, Maryland (d. 1878)

About March 1, 1811

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 213 years, 5 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces