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What Happened on June 6, 1832

Historical Events

  • The barricades fall and the Paris student uprisings of 1832 end
  • The Philadelphia, Germantown and Norristown Railroad opens its initial line from Philadelphia to Germantown, Pennsylvania; run is 6 miles (9.7 km) long and creates first US 'railroad suburb'

Famous Deaths

Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832)

English philosopher, social reformer and founder of modern utilitarianism, dies at 84

Died in 1832 1832 Highlights

About June 6, 1832

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 192 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Gemini