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What Happened on February 23, 1874

Historical Events

  • Major Walter Clopton Winfield patents a game called "sphairistike" (lawn tennis)

Famous Birthdays

  • Konstantin Päts, Estonian Prime Minister (1921-23, 1932-33) and dictator (1933-40), born in Tahkuranna Parish, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire (d. 1956)

About February 23, 1874

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces