Births on December 3

Carlos Finlay

Born on December 3, 1833

Carlos Finlay, Cuban epidemiologist and physician (d. 1915)

Carlos Juan Finlay (December 3, 1833 – August 20, 1915) was a Cuban epidemiologist recognized as a pioneer in the research of yellow fever, determining that it was transmitted through mosquitoes Aedes aegypti.

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Events on 1833

13 Jan

Nullification Crisis
United States President Andrew Jackson writes to Vice President Martin Van Buren expressing his opposition to South Carolina's defiance of federal authority in the Nullification Crisis.
10 May

Lê Văn Khôi revolt
The desecration of the grave of the viceroy of southern Vietnam Lê Văn Duyệt by Emperor Minh Mạng provokes his adopted son to start a revolt.
5 Jul

Lê Văn Khôi revolt
Lê Văn Khôi along with 27 soldiers stage a mutiny taking over the Phiên An citadel, developing into the Lê Văn Khôi revolt against Emperor Minh Mạng.
5 Jul

Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1833)
Admiral Charles Napier vanquishes the navy of the Portuguese usurper Dom Miguel at the third Battle of Cape St. Vincent.
11 Jul

Yagan
Noongar Australian aboriginal warrior Yagan, wanted for the murder of white colonists in Western Australia, is killed.

Births on December 3

Carlos Finlay

Born on December 3, 1833

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Events on 1833

Nullification Crisis

Lê Văn Khôi revolt

Lê Văn Khôi revolt

Battle of Cape St. Vincent (1833)

Yagan