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What Happened on October 1, 1854

Historical Events

  • The watch company founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison relocates to Waltham, Massachusetts, to become the Waltham Watch Company, a pioneer in the American System of Watch Manufacturing.
1854 Highlights

About October 1, 1854

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra