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What Happened on April 19, 1882

Famous Birthdays

Getúlio Vargas (1882-1954)

President of Brazil (1930-45, 1951-54), modernizer and dictator, born in São Borja, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazilian Empire

Famous Deaths

Charles Darwin (1809-1882)

English naturalist (Origin of the Species) who conceived the theory of evolution by natural selection, dies of heart failure at 73

Died in 1882 1882 Highlights

About April 19, 1882

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries