Famous Deaths
- Stendhal [Marie-Henri Beyle], French author (Le Rouge et de Noir, a Chartreuse de Parme), dies at 59
1842 Highlights
About March 23, 1842
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 181 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
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