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What Happened on October 23, 1873

Famous Birthdays

  • William D. Coolidge, American physicist and inventor (modern x-ray tube), born in Hudson, Massachusetts (d. 1975)

About October 23, 1873

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio