Famous Birthdays
- Louis de Vries, Dutch actor (Blokkade, Ghetto), born in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
Charles Babbage (1791-1871)
British mathematician and inventor (calculating machine) considered the "father of the computer", dies of renal failure at 79
Died in 1871 1871 Highlights
About October 18, 1871
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
