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What Happened on August 30, 1844

Famous Birthdays

  • Friedrich Ratzel, German social-geographer (Lebensraum), born in Karlsruhe, Germany (d. 1904)

Famous Deaths

  • Francis Baily, English astronomer and describer of "Baily's Beads" during solar eclipse, dies at 70
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About August 30, 1844

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Virgo