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- 1st known sewing machine patented in US by John Greenough of Washington, D.C.
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- Wojciech Żywny, Polish pianist, composer and Chopin's first piano teacher, dies at 85
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About February 21, 1842
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 182 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
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