Historical Events
- Major Walter Clopton Winfield patents a game called "sphairistike" (lawn tennis)
Famous Birthdays
- Konstantin Päts, Estonian Prime Minister (1921-23, 1932-33) and dictator (1933-40), born in Tahkuranna Parish, Governorate of Livonia, Russian Empire (d. 1956)
1874 Highlights
About February 23, 1874
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
