Historical Events
Walden
American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau publishes "Walden"
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Augustus II, King of Saxony (1836-54), dies after falling in front of a horse at 57
Died in 1854 1854 Highlights
About August 9, 1854
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 11 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
