What Happened on March 23, 1857

Historical Events

Otis Installs First Elevator

Elisha Otis installs his 1st elevator at 488 Broadway in New York City

Famous Birthdays

  • Fannie Farmer, American culinary pioneer who revolutionised modern cooking through the introduction of precise measurements (Boston Cooking-School Cook Book), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1915)
Born in 1857
1857 Highlights

About March 23, 1857

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 2 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries