What Happened In August 1846 In History

Historical Events for August, 1846

• 10th » The Smithsonian Institution is chartered by the United States Congress after James Smithson donates $500,000.
• 22nd » The Second Federal Republic of Mexico is established.

Famous Birthdays on August in 1846

• 6th » Anna Haining Bates, Canadian giant (d. 1888)
• 15th » Charles Woodruff (archer) e.g Charles Woodruff, American archer (d. 1927)
• 19th » Luis Martín, Spanish religious leader, 24th Superior General of the Society of Jesus (d. 1906)
• 23rd » Alexander Milne Calder, Scottish-American sculptor (d. 1923)

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