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What Happened on July 22, 1869

Famous Deaths

  • John Roebling, German-American civil engineer (Brooklyn Bridge), dies of tetanus as the result of an accident at 63 [1]
Died in 1869 1869 Highlights

About July 22, 1869

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer