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What Happened on April 3, 1858

Famous Birthdays

  • Matthew Ricketts, 1st African American man elected to Nebraska State Legislature, born in Henry County, Kentucky (d. 1917)

Famous Deaths

  • Sigismund Ritter von Neukomm, Austrian pianist, organist, composer and kapellmeister, dies at 79
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About April 3, 1858

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 166 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries