Famous Birthdays
- Bernhard von Cotta, German geologist, born in Meiningen, Germany (d. 1879)
- Ernst Richter, German musical theorist and composer, born in Großschönau, Saxony, Germany (d. 1879)
1808 Highlights
About October 24, 1808
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 214 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
