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What Happened on November 23, 1869

Historical Events

  • The clipper Cutty Sark is launched In Dumbarton, Scotland, one of the last clippers ever built and the only one still surviving

Famous Birthdays

  • Valdemar Poulsen, Danish engineer who invented devices for radio broadcasting, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1942)

About November 23, 1869

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius