Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 23 February 1848

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He was the first person sentenced to death by hanging under a congressional act that made it a capital offense to kill a federal agent. At the time of his execution he was still crippled from his wounds and had to be carried to the gallows on a stretcher and supported by deputy marshals.
(24 March 1936)

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BirthFactDeath (-) Wednesday 23rd of February 1848 178 years, 11 months and 10 days ago
6th President of the United States John Quincy Adams dies of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 81 in United States Capitol, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Adams' last words were "This is the last of earth. I am content."