Famous Deaths
- Edwin Forrest, American actor and philanthropist, dies at 66
- Willem Anne Schimmelpenninck van der Oye, Dutch politician, dies at 72
Died in 1872 1872 Highlights
About December 12, 1872
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 151 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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