Otis Rises To The Occasion
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Famous Birthdays
Elisha Otis (1811-1861)
American founder of the Otis Elevator Company and inventor of a safety device that prevents elevators from falling if the hoisting cable fails, born in Halifax, Vermont
Famous Deaths
- Sebastiaan C. Nederburgh, Dutch director-general of East Indies Co, dies at 49
1811 Highlights
About August 3, 1811
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 212 years, 1 month and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
