Births on June 23

Paul Heinrich von Groth

Born on June 23, 1843

Paul Heinrich von Groth, German scientist (d. 1927)

Paul Heinrich Ritter von Groth (23 June 1843 – 2 December 1927) was a German mineralogist. His most important contribution to science was his systematic classification of minerals based on their chemical compositions and crystal structures.

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Events on 1843

11 Feb

I Lombardi alla prima crociata
Giuseppe Verdi's opera I Lombardi alla prima crociata receives its first performance in Milan, Italy.
16 May

Oregon Trail
The first major wagon train heading for the Pacific Northwest sets out on the Oregon Trail with one thousand pioneers from Elm Grove, Missouri.
19 Jul

SS Great Britain
Brunel's steamship the SS Great Britain is launched, becoming the first ocean-going craft with an iron hull and screw propeller, becoming the largest vessel afloat in the world.
21 Sep

Strait of Magellan
John Williams Wilson takes possession of the Strait of Magellan on behalf of the newly independent Chilean government.
1 Oct

Tabloid (newspaper format)
The News of the World tabloid begins publication in London.

Births on June 23

Paul Heinrich von Groth

Born on June 23, 1843

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Events on 1843

I Lombardi alla prima crociata

Oregon Trail

SS Great Britain

Strait of Magellan

Tabloid (newspaper format)