Historical Events
Emigrants Crossing the Plains
First emigrant wagon train to make it to California leaves Independence, Missouri on a 1,730 mile journey over the Sierra Nevada [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Giovanni Bolzoni, Italian violinist and composer, born in Parma, Duchy of Parma (now Italy) (d. 1919)
About May 15, 1841
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 183 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
