Famous Deaths
- William Hone, English author and bookseller (won landmark freedom of the press case against the government), dies at 62
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About November 6, 1842
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
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