What Happened on August 12, 1853

Article: Ship of Gold Sails Into Oblivion

The Madagascar as painted by Thomas Goldsworth Dutton. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London

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Jean Louis Nicode, composer

1853 Highlights

About August 12, 1853

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 167 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo

What Happened in 1853

Steinway & Sons Piano
March 5, 1853