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What Happened on January 23, 1840

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernst Abbe, German physicist and optical scientist (Carl Zeiss Optics Company), born in Eisenach, Germany (d. 1905)

About January 23, 1840

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Aquarius