Historical Events
- US engineer George Brayton patents an internal combustion engine (Brayton Cycle)
Famous Deaths
Samuel Morse (1791-1872)
American painter and inventor of the electric telegraph and Morse Code, dies at 80
1872 Highlights
About April 2, 1872
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
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