Famous Birthdays
- William Harnett, Irish-American painter (Old Violin), born in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland (d. 1892)
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Inventor Samuel Morse (57) weds Sarah Elizabeth Griswold in Utica, New York
Samuel Morse
1848 Highlights
About August 10, 1848
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
