Historical Events
Herschel Sees Comet for Last Time
William Herschel makes last telescopic observation of 1819 comet
Famous Birthdays
- Reuben Fenton, American merchant and politician (22nd Governor of New York), born in Carroll, New York (d. 1885)
About July 4, 1819
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 204 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer