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What Happened on May 23, 1868

Famous Deaths

Kit Carson (1809-1868)

American frontiersman, Indian fighter and army officer, dies of an aortic aneurysm at 58

Died in 1868 1868 Highlights

About May 23, 1868

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 156 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Gemini