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What Happened on April 9, 1806

Day of the Week: Wednesday

Famous Birthdays


Person of interestIsambard Kingdom Brunel

Isambard Kingdom Brunel, British engineer (SS Great Britain, Great Western Railway), born in Portsmouth, England (d. 1859)

Engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Engineer
Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Famous Deaths

  • William V of Orange, Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic, dies at 58

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