Historical Events
Reform Act Passed
British Parliament, led by Charles Grey, passes the Reform Act, introducing wide-ranging changes to electoral system of England and Wales, increasing electorate from about 500,000 voters to 813,000
Famous Deaths
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
German writer and social philosopher (Faust), dies at 82
About March 22, 1832
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 192 years, 1 month and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries