What Happened on November 8, 1833

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Train derails at Hightstown, New Jersey, killing two people. Also onboard are Cornelius Vanderbilt and former President John Quincy Adams.

Famous Deaths

  • Maximilian Stadler, Austrian pianist and composer and Benedictine monk, dies at 85
1833 Highlights

About November 8, 1833

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 189 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio