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What Happened on August 9, 1845

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