What happened on 2 August 1845?

Discover what happened on 2 August 1845 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Jöran Jakob Thomæus (Swedish writer and priest (1786-1845))
  • James Alexander Hamilton (English music theorist and compiler of instruction books)
  • Charlotte A. Jerauld (19th-century American poet, story writer (1820-1845))
  • Friedrich Wilhelm Doppelmayr (German artist (1776-1845))
  • Louis Callinet (French organbuilder)
  • George James Shirley (British Royal Navy officer (1768-1845))
  • Jöran Jakob Thomæus (Swedish writer and priest (1786-1845))
  • James Alexander Hamilton (English music theorist and compiler of instruction books)
  • Charlotte A. Jerauld (19th-century American poet, story writer (1820-1845))
  • Friedrich Wilhelm Doppelmayr (German artist (1776-1845))
  • Louis Callinet (French organbuilder)
  • George James Shirley (British Royal Navy officer (1768-1845))