Births on June 19

Antonio Abetti

Born on June 19, 1846

Antonio Abetti, Italian astronomer and academic (d. 1928)

Antonio Abetti (19 June 1846 – 20 February 1928) was an Italian astronomer.

Born in San Pietro di Gorizia (Šempeter-Vrtojba), he earned a degree in mathematics and engineering at the University of Padua. He was married to Giovanna Colbachini in 1879 and they had two sons. He died in Arcetri.

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Events on 1846

11 May

Mexican-American War
President James K. Polk asked for a Declaration of War against Mexico, starting the Mexican-American War. It is approved on May 13.
7 Jul

Conquest of California
American troops occupy Monterey and Yerba Buena, thus beginning the conquest of California.
10 Sep

Sewing machine
Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine.
24 Sep

Zachary Taylor
Mexican-American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey.
16 Oct

Ether Dome
William T. G. Morton first demonstrated ether anesthesia at the Massachusetts General Hospital in the Ether Dome.

Births on June 19

Antonio Abetti

Born on June 19, 1846

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Events on 1846

Mexican-American War

Conquest of California

Sewing machine

Zachary Taylor

Ether Dome