Discover what happened on 23 May 1842 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
- José de Espronceda (Spanish poet (1808-1842))
- Jean-Baptiste Caumartin (French politician (1775-1842))
- Nikola Lunjevica
- Henry-Charles Emmery de Sept-Fontaines
- Katharine Frances Burke ((1825-1842))
- Emilia Ellen Ricketts ((1801-1842))
- Miguel Moreno Morán de Butrón
- Peter August Wedel