Historical Events
- 4th Grand National: Tom Olliver aboard 7/1 Gaylad wins by 4 lengths from Seventy Four
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Jacobsen, Danish brewer (d. 1914)
1842 Highlights
About March 2, 1842
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
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