What Happened on March 12, 1832

Historical Events

  • The ballet La Sylphide first premieres at the OpĂ©ra de Paris.

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Boycott, Irish estate manager (whose workers refused to work for him amid Irish rent and land issues, origin of the term "boycott"), born in Burgh St. Peter, England (d. 1897)
Born in 1832

Famous Deaths

  • Friedrich Kuhlau, German-Danish opera composer, dies at 45
1832 Highlights

About March 12, 1832

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 192 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces