Famous Deaths
- Claude Chappe, French engineer and telecommunications pioneer (optical telegraph), commits suicide at 41
- Vaclav Pichl, Czech composer, dies at 63
Died in 1805 1805 Highlights
About January 23, 1805
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 219 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius
