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What Happened on April 11, 1838

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Leopold Röckel, German-British composer, music publisher, and teacher, born in London, England (d. 1908)

Famous Deaths

  • Piet Uys [Petrus Lafras Uys], Dutch Afrikaner Voortrekker pioneer (the Great Trek from Cape of Good Hope to interior South Africa), killed during the Battle of Italeni against the Zulus at 40
Died in 1838 1838 Highlights

About April 11, 1838

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 186 years, 3 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries