Historical Events
- Leon Gambetta flees Paris in balloon
Famous Birthdays
- "Uncle" Dave Macon, American vaudeville and Grand Ole Opry banjo player, singer-songwriter and comedian, born in Smartt Station, Tennessee (d. 1952)
About October 7, 1870
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
