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What Happened on May 24, 1816

Famous Birthdays

  • Emanuel Leutze, American painter (Washington Crossing the Delaware), born in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Württemberg, German Confederation (d. 1868)
  • Robert Seaman Granger, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), born in Zanesville, Ohio (d. 1894)

About May 24, 1816

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 208 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Gemini