What Happened In May 1837 In History

Historical Events for May, 1837

• 3rd » The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens e.g University of Athens is founded in Athens, Greece.
• 10th » Panic of 1837: New York City banks fail, and unemployment reaches record levels.
• 25th » The Rebellions of 1837 Rebels of Lower Canada (Quebec) rebel against the United Kingdom British for Political freedom freedom.

Famous Birthdays on May in 1837

• 7th » Karl Mauch, German geographer and explorer (d. 1875)
• 9th » Adam Opel, German engineer, founded the Opel named Opel Company (d. 1895)
• 22nd » Guillaume Fouace, French painter (d. 1895)
• 27th » Wild Bill Hickok, American lawman (d. 1876)
• 28th » Tony Pastor, American businessman (d. 1908)

Famous Deaths for May 1837

• 8th » Alexander Balashov, Russian general and politician (b. 1770)
• 31st » Joseph Grimaldi, English comedian and actor, created the clown (b. 1779)

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