Famous Deaths
- José Mariano Elízaga, Mexican composer, dies at 56
- William Ellery Channing, American Unitarian preacher and clergyman, dies at 62
1842 Highlights
About October 2, 1842
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 180 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
Abolitionists
Dictators
Explorers
Outlaws
Queens
Spies