Historical Events
Vanderbilt's Circumnavigation
Cornelius Vanderbilt circumnavigates the world aboard his private yacht North Star
- France annexes New Caledonia
- Northern Daily Times, 1st provincial daily newspaper, starts in London
About September 24, 1853
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
