Famous Birthdays
- Charles Richet, French physiologist (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1913 for work on anaphylaxis), born in Paris, France (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
- Louis-Philippe, Duke of Chartres, the last King of France (1830-48), dies in exile in England at 76
1850 Highlights
About August 26, 1850
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 172 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
