Famous Birthdays
- William Harnett, Irish-American painter (Old Violin), born in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland (d. 1892)
Famous Weddings
Samuel Morse
Inventor Samuel Morse (57) weds Sarah Elizabeth Griswold in Utica, New York
1848 Highlights
About August 10, 1848
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
