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What Happened on February 1, 1851

Famous Birthdays

  • Durham Stevens, American diplomat (d. 1908)

Famous Deaths

Mary Shelley (1797-1851)

English novelist (Frankenstein), dies of a brain tumor at 53

Died in 1851 1851 Highlights

About February 1, 1851

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius