Famous Birthdays
- Louis de Vries, Dutch actor (Blokkade, Ghetto), born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
Charles Babbage (1791-1871)
British mathematician and inventor (calculating machine) considered the "father of the computer", dies of renal failure at 79
Died in 1871 1871 Highlights
About October 18, 1871
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
