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What Happened on April 19, 1883

Historical Events

  • British banker Thomas Agnew and others found the Liverpool Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (LSPCC), based on Agnew's observation of a similar group in NYC; its success leads to a national organization

Famous Birthdays

  • Richard von Mises, Austrian scientist and mathematician (probability theory), born in Lemberg, Austria-Hungary (d. 1953)

About April 19, 1883

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries