Historical Events
- The Treaty of St. Louis is signed by the USA and the united tribes of Ottawa, Ojibwa, and Potawatomi in St. Louis, Missouri
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Gooch, English engineer, laid 1st successful transatlantic cables, born in Bedlington, Northumberland, England (d. 1889)
About August 24, 1816
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 207 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo