Famous Deaths
- Captain William Hobson, first British Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi, dies of a stroke at 49
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About August 10, 1842
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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