What Happened on August 26, 1857

Famous Deaths

  • Adolf Schlagintweit, German botanist and explorer (Tarimbekken, executed in Kashgar after being mistaken for a spy at 28
Died in 1857 1857 Highlights

About August 26, 1857

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo