Famous Birthdays
- Carl Rosa, German-born violinist and composer (founder of the Rosa opera company that toured UK and US), born in Hamburg (d. 1889)
- Mykola Lysenko, Ukrainian composer (Taras Bulba), conductor and ethno-musicologist, born in Hrynky, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) (d. 1912)
1842 Highlights
About March 22, 1842
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 181 years and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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