Historical Events
Queen Victoria's Use of Chloroform
Queen Victoria asks John Snow to administer chloroform during the delivery of her eighth child, Leopold, leads to wider acceptance of obstetrical anesthesia
1853 Highlights
About April 7, 1853
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries