Famous Birthdays
- John Peter Altgeld, German-American politician (Governor of Illinois, 1893-97), known for pardoning of Haymarket anarchists, born in Selters, Duchy of Nassau (now Germany) (d. 1902)
About December 30, 1847
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 176 years, 7 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
