Famous Birthdays
- Augustin Daniel Belliard, French general (d. 1832)
- William Smith, British geologist who is credited with creating the first nationwide geological map (Strata Identified by Organized Fossils), born in Churchill, Oxfordshire (d. 1839)
Famous Divorces
Augustus FitzRoy
Augustus FitzRoy, English Duke of Grafton divorces the Duchess of Grafton, (formerly Hon. Anne Liddell) by an Act of Parliament
Died in 1769 1769 Highlights
About March 23, 1769
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 255 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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