Famous Birthdays
- William Harnett, Irish-American painter (Old Violin), born in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland (d. 1892)
Famous Weddings
Samuel Morse
American telegraph Inventor Samuel Morse (57) weds second wife, American Sarah Elizabeth Griswold in Utica, New York
Died in 1848 1848 Highlights
About August 10, 1848
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
