Famous Birthdays
- Brother André [Alfred Bessette], Canadian Roman Catholic lay brother and saint (St Joseph’s Oratory, Montreal), born in Mont-Saint-Grégoire, Quebec, Canada (d. 1937)
- Xavier Mellery, Belgian painter and illustrator, born in Laken, Belgium (d. 1921)
About August 9, 1845
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 178 years, 11 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo