Historical Events
- Samuel D Hubbard of Conn takes office as 18th US Postmaster General
Famous Deaths
Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852)
Duke of Wellington and British Prime Minister (Tory: 1828-30), dies at 83
- Augustus Pugin, English architect in Gothic Revival style (interior of the Palace of Westminster), dies at 40
1852 Highlights
About September 14, 1852
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 171 years and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot