Historical Events
- American blacksmith Micah Rugg patents a nuts & bolts machine
- US Naval Observatory authorized by an act of Congress
About August 31, 1842
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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