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What Happened on April 20, 1818

Historical Events

Bonaparte Bids Farewell

Napoleon Bonaparte bids emotional farewell to his old guard at Palace of Fontainebleau

Famous Birthdays

  • Heinrich Göbel, German-American mechanic and inventor (incandescent lamps), born in Springe, Germany (d. 1893)

About April 20, 1818

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus