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What Happened on September 28, 1852

Famous Birthdays

Henri Moissan (1852-1907)

French chemist who isolated the element "fluorine" from its compounds (Nobel 1906), born in Paris

John French (1852-1925)

1st Earl of Ypres and British WWI field marshal, born in Ripple, Kent, England


Famous Deaths

  • Johann Friedrich Schwencke, German organist and composer, dies at 60
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About September 28, 1852

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Libra