Famous Birthdays
- Abbott Handerson Thayer, painter/naturalist
Famous Deaths
- Abraham AA "Albert" Gallatin, Min of Finance (1801-14), dies at 88
1849 Highlights
About August 12, 1849
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
