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What Happened on March 8, 1859

Famous Birthdays

  • Kenneth Grahame, British author (The Wind in the Willows), born in Edinburgh (d. 1932)
  • Otto Taubmann, German composer, born in Hamburg, German Confederation (d. 1929)

About March 8, 1859

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 165 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces