Famous Birthdays
Henri Becquerel (1852-1908)
French physicist who discovered radioactivity (Nobel 1903), born in Paris, France
- Muḥammad Tawfīq Pasha, Khedive of Egypt (1879-92), born in Cairo, Egypt (d. 1892)
1852 Highlights
About December 15, 1852
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 170 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius