Britain - 1823AD
In 1823AD:
Charles Babbage began work on his difference engine, a precursor of the computer.
English poet Lord Byron traveled to Greece to aid the patriots but died of a fever the following year.
Charles Lamb published his
Essays of Elia
in The London Magazine.
Charles Macintosh patented the waterproof fabric used in mackintosh raincoats.
Rugby football originated at Rugby School in England.
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