Famous Birthdays
- Edward Hubertus Joannes Keurvels, Flemish composer (Parisina), born in Antwerp (d. 1916)
Famous Deaths
- Edward John Dent, British clockmaker to Queen Victoria and commissioned to make Big Ben, London (completed after his death by his son Frederick Dent), dies at 62
1853 Highlights
About March 8, 1853
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 170 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
