Famous Birthdays
- Winthrop M. Crane, American politician, 40th Governor of Massachusetts, born in Dalton, Massachusetts (d. 1920)
Famous Deaths
- Auguste Laurent, French chemist who laid the foundations of organic chemistry, dies of tuberculosis at 45
Died in 1853 1853 Highlights
About April 23, 1853
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 171 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
