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- Josef Nešvera, Czech composer, born in Praskolesy, Czech Republic (d. 1914)
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- Bernardo O'Higgins, Chilean independence leader who freed Chile from Spanish rule (Supreme Director of Chile 1817-23), dies at 64
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About October 24, 1842
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
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