Historical Events
- American engraver Benjamin Chambers patents breech loading cannon
Famous Deaths
- Sándor Petőfi, Hungarian poet (A virágnak megtiltani nem lehet - You Cannot Forbid the Flower), and revolutionary, last seen alive at the Battle of Segesvár (Transylvania), presumed killed in action at 26
Died in 1849 1849 Highlights
About July 31, 1849
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 175 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
