Famous Deaths
- William Hone, English author and bookseller (won landmark freedom of the press case against the government), dies at 62
Died in 1842 1842 Highlights
About November 6, 1842
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 5 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
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