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What Happened on November 1, 1815

Famous Birthdays

  • Crawford Williamson Long, American surgeon and pioneer (use of ether as an anesthetic in surgery), born in Danielsville, Georgia (d. 1878)
  • Douglas H. Cooper, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Amite County, Mississippi (d. 1879)

About November 1, 1815

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio