Famous Birthdays
- Thomas Payne Westendorf, American songwriter ("I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen"), born in Bowling Green, Virginia (d. 1923)
Famous Deaths
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848)
6th President of the United States (Democratic: 1825-1829), dies of a stroke at 80
1848 Highlights
About February 23, 1848
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
