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What Happened on July 23, 1866

Historical Events

  • Cincinnati Baseball club (Red Stockings) forms

Famous Birthdays

  • Francesco Cilea, Italian orchestral and opera composer (L'arlesiana; Adriana Lecouvreur), born in Palmi, Calabria, Kingdom of Italy (d. 1950)

Famous Deaths

  • Thomas Forbes Walmisley, English composer, dies at 83
Died in 1866 1866 Highlights

About July 23, 1866

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 158 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo