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What Happened on April 23, 1827

Historical Events

  • Irish mathematician and astronomer William Rowan Hamilton presents his Theory of Systems of Rays

Famous Birthdays

  • Johann Friedrich von Schulte, German Catholic lawyer, born in Winterberg, Germany (d. 1914)

Famous Deaths

  • Johanna Cornelia Wattier-Ziesenis, Dutch actress (Phaedra, Lady Macbeth), dies at 65
Died in 1827 1827 Highlights

About April 23, 1827

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 197 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus