Famous Birthdays
- Rikard Nordraak, Norwegian composer, born in Oslo, Norway (d. 1866)
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Arnold, English educator and historian (History of Rome), dies at 46
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About June 12, 1842
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini