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What Happened on August 11, 1859

Famous Birthdays

  • Heber Manning Wells, American banker, politician (1st Governor of the State of Utah, 1896-1905), and newspaper editor, born in Salt Lake City, Utah (d. 1938)

About August 11, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 164 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo