Famous Birthdays
- Harriet Williams Russell Strong, American inventor, agricultural entrepreneur (created dams and reservoirs in California), women’s rights activist, born in Buffalo, New York (d. 1926) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Christian Gobrecht, 4th US chief engraver (1840-44), dies in office
Died in 1844 1844 Highlights
About July 23, 1844
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
