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What Happened on March 20, 1840

Famous Birthdays

  • Franz Mertens, Polish mathematician, born in Schroda, Grand Duchy of Posen, Kingdom of Prussia (d. 1927)
  • Illarion Pryanishnikov, Russian painter (d. 1894)

About March 20, 1840

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 184 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces