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What Happened on November 24, 1848

Famous Birthdays

  • Lilli Lehmann, German opera singer (Tristan und Isolde), born in Würzburg, Kingdom of Bavaria (d. 1929)

Famous Deaths

William Lamb (1779-1848)

2nd Viscount Melbourne, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (Whig: 1834, 1835-41), dies at 69

Died in 1848 1848 Highlights

About November 24, 1848

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Sagittarius