Light and Air For All – With No Charge!
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Historical Events
- The long hated Window Tax is abolished in the United Kingdom
Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich Schottky, German mathematician (Schottky's theorem), born in Breslau, Germany (d. 1935)
About July 24, 1851
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo