Famous Birthdays
John James Audubon (1785-1851)
American ornithologist and painter (The Birds of America), born in Les Cayes, Haiti
Famous Deaths
- Karl Siegmund von Seckendorff, German composer, dies at 40
1785 Highlights
About April 26, 1785
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 237 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
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