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What Happened on May 2, 1818

Famous Deaths

  • Herman Willem Daendels, Dutch military leader (Brigadier-General) and Governor-General (Dutch-East Indies, 1808-11; Dutch Gold Coast, 1811-15), dies at 55
Died in 1818 1818 Highlights

About May 2, 1818

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus