Historical Events
- William Hyde Wollaston invents the first reflective goniometer
Famous Deaths
Thomas Paine (1737-1809)
English American writer and political essayist (Age of Reason, Common Sense), dies at 72
Died in 1809 1809 Highlights
About June 8, 1809
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 214 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
