Famous Birthdays
- William Barker Cushing, American naval officer (best known for sinking the CSS Albemarle during a daring nighttime raid on 27 October 1864), born in Delafield, Wisconsin (d. 1874)
Famous Weddings
Mary Todd Lincoln & Abraham Lincoln
American socialite Mary Todd (23) weds Illinois Congressman and lawyer Abraham Lincoln (33) in Springfield, Illinois
1842 Highlights
About November 4, 1842
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 180 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio