Famous Birthdays
Joseph Smith (1805-1844)
American founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, born in Sharon, Vermont
Famous Deaths
- Francis Masson, Scottish botanist (1st plant hunter for Kew Gardens, in South Africa), dies at 64
- Pehr Osbeck, Swedish explorer and naturalist (b. 1723)
Died in 1805 1805 Highlights
About December 23, 1805
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 218 years, 4 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
