1773
| 1773 • French astronomer Charles Messier discovers the Whirlpool Galaxy, an interacting, grand design spiral galaxy located at a distance of approximately 23 million light-years in the constellation Canes Venatici. |
1861
Age: 88y
residenceGlenelg, Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ Age: 81Relation to Head of House: Head 1 Source ⇓ |
1834
Dec 31
Age: 62y
| 1834 • In the Empire of Brazil, the Additional Act provides for establishment of the Provincial Legislative Assembly; extinction of the State Council; replacement of the Regency Trina; and introduction of a direct and secret ballot. |