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What Happened on May 20, 1830

Historical Events

  • 1st railroad timetable published in newspaper (Baltimore American)
  • D Hyde patents fountain pen

Famous Birthdays

  • Amalia of Saxen-Weimar-Eisenach, Dutch princess and wife of Prince Henry of the Netherlands, born in Walferdange, Luxembourg (d. 1872)
  • Hector Malot, French writer (Without Family), born in La Bouille, France (d. 1907)

About May 20, 1830

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus