Discover what happened on 8 September 1839 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!
Births
- Gregorio Luperón (Dominican military and state leader (1879-1997))
- Ernő Vajdafy (Hungarian schoolteacher and head teacher (1839–1914))
- John Aitken (Scottish meteorologist, physicist and marine engineer (1839-1919))
- Stefan Żółtowski (politician)
- Arsenius
- Axel Danckwardt-Lillieström (Swedish politician (1839-1920))
- Natalicio de María Talavera (Paraguayan journalist, poet and soldier during the War of the Triple Alliance)
- Yitshak Yoel Linetski (Yiddish language author (1839–1915))
- Costantino Pittei (Italian mathematician and astronomer (1839-1912))
- Camille-Léopold Lassalle (French painter (1839-1888))
- Helen Jernegan (American whaler and adventurer)
- Charles Adolphus Jewell II (American farmer and politician)
- Ramón María de San José Moreno y Castañeda (Roman Catholic bishop (1839-1890))
- Sir Gordon Blennerhassett Voules (Peerage person ID=340010)
- George Rogers Fagan (American typefounder (1839–1884))
- Hercy Pipe-Wolferstan ((born 1839))
- Michael Stang
- Vincenc Krátký
- Franz Josef Stocklöw (researcher)
- Sidney W. Thaxter (American military officer (1839–1908))
- Rudolf Eiswaldt