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What Happened on April 2, 1871

Famous Birthdays

  • Marshall Newell, American College Football Hall of Fame tackle (Harvard; All-American 1890-93) and coach (Cornell, Tufts), born in Springfield, Massachusetts (d. 1897)

About April 2, 1871

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 153 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries