What Happened In August 1840 In History

Historical Events for August, 1840

• 1st » Laborer slaves in most of the British Empire are emancipated.

Famous Birthdays on August in 1840

• 3rd » John Bigham, 1st Viscount Mersey, English jurist and politician (d. 1929)
• 14th » Richard von Krafft-Ebing, German-Austrian psychologist and author (d. 1902)
• 17th » Wilfrid Scawen Blunt, English poet and activist (d. 1922)
• 21st » Ferdinand Hamer, Dutch missionary and bishop (d. 1900)
• 25th » George C. Magoun, American businessman (d. 1893)
• 28th » Alexander Cameron Sim, Scottish-Japanese pharmacist and businessman, founded Kobe Regatta & Athletic Club (d. 1900)

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