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What Happened on January 27, 1823

Historical Events

  • President Monroe appoints first US ambassadors to South America

Famous Birthdays

  • Édouard Lalo, French composer (Symphonie Espagnole; Le roi d'Ys), born in Lille, France (d. 1892)

Famous Deaths

  • Charles Hutton, English mathematician and surveyor, dies at 85
Died in 1823 1823 Highlights

About January 27, 1823

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 201 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius