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What Happened on October 15, 1852

Famous Birthdays

  • Wilhelm Posse, German composer, born in Bromberg, Province of Posen (now Poland) (d. 1925)

Famous Deaths

  • Friedrich Ludwig Jahn, German educator and founder of the turnverein (gymnastics) movement, dies at 74
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About October 15, 1852

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra