What Happened on May 12, 1835

Historical Events

Darwin Visits Panuncillo Coal Mines

Charles Darwin visits Alexander Caldcleugh’s copper mines at Panuncillo in northern Chile and is impressed by the extraordinary feats of labor performed by the workers

1835 Highlights

About May 12, 1835

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 188 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus