Famous Deaths
Jean Baptiste Joseph Delambre (1749-1822)
French mathematician and astronomer (The History of Astronomy), dies at 72
- Melchor Lopez Jimenez, Spanish composer (Santiago de Compostela cathedral), dies at 62
1822 Highlights
About August 19, 1822
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 200 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
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