Historical Events
- The pasilalinic-sympathetic compass(a contraption built to test the pseudo-scientific hypothesis that snails create a permanent telepathic link when they mate) is demonstrated but proves to be a fake.
Famous Birthdays
- Ferdinand Foch, French Allied military commander and marshal of France during WW I, born in Tarbes, France (d. 1929)
1851 Highlights
About October 2, 1851
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 171 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
