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What Happened on February 6, 1833

Famous Birthdays

J.E.B. Stuart (1833-1864)

Confederate Cavalry Commander in the US Civil War, born in Patrick County, Virginia

  • José María de Pereda, Spanish novelist, born in Polanco, Spain (d. 1906)

Famous Deaths

  • Pierre André Latreille, French entomologist (first detailed classification of crustaceans and insects), dies at 70
Died in 1833 1833 Highlights

About February 6, 1833

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 191 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius