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What Happened on August 8, 1857

Famous Birthdays

  • Cécile Chaminade, French pianist and 1st female composer awarded with Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (1913), born in Paris, France (d. 1944)
  • Henry Fairfield Osborn, American paleontologist, geologist (founded US Eugenics Society), born in Fairfield, Connecticut (d. 1935)

About August 8, 1857

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo