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What Happened on October 26, 1854

Famous Birthdays

  • August Kiehl, Dutch actor (Op hoop van zegen, De kribbebijter), born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (d. 1938)
  • C. W. Post, American manufacturer of breakfast cereals, born in Springfield, Illinois (d. 1914)

Famous Deaths

  • Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen, German Queen of Bavaria as consort of King Ludwig I, Oktoberfest created for her wedding, dies at 62
Died in 1854 1854 Highlights

About October 26, 1854

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 169 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio