Historical Events
Event of Interest
Paris Salon opens with Théodore Géricault’s painting "Raft of the Medusa" causing a sensation
Famous Birthdays
- Allan Pinkerton, American private detective and founder of Chicago detective agency, born in Glasgow (d. 1894)
Famous Deaths
James Watt (1736-1819)
Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer and chemist (steam engine), dies at 83
1819 Highlights
About August 25, 1819
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 203 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
