Historical Events
- Patent for a dry dock issued to John Adamson, Boston
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- Clement Claiborne Clay, American politician (U.S. Senator from Alabama), born in Huntsville, Alabama (d. 1882)
Werner von Siemens (1816-1892)
German inventor (siemens electrical conductance unit) and industrialist (Siemens corporation), born in Lenthe, German Confederation
Born in 1816
1816 Highlights
About December 13, 1816
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 206 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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