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What Happened on November 4, 1841

Historical Events

Emigrants Crossing the Plains

First wagon train arrives in California after a five and a half month and 1,730 mile journey over the Sierra Nevada from Missouri [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl Tausig, Polish pianist, student and protégé of Liszt, and composer noted for his transcriptions, born in Warsaw (d. 1871)

About November 4, 1841

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio