Historical Events
Edgar Allan Poe Court-Martialed
Edgar Allan Poe court-martialed and dismissed from West Point military academy for gross neglect of duty and disobedience of orders [1]
- Vincenzo Bellini's opera "La Sonnambula" premieres at Teatro Carcano in Milan, Italy
Famous Birthdays
- Friedrich von Bodelschwingh, German theologist (founded institutions, including a bank, to help the poor), born in Tecklenburg (d. 1910)
- Philip Sheridan, American general (fought Civil War for Union army, helped preserve Yellowstone Park), born in Albany, New York (d. 1888)
About March 6, 1831
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 193 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
