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What Happened on March 7, 1872

Historical Events

  • -8°F (-22°C) in Boston, Massachusetts

Famous Birthdays

Piet Mondrian (1872-1944)

Dutch abstract painter (Broadway Boogie Woogie, Composition with Red Blue and Yellow) and art theoretician, born in Amersfoort, Netherlands

  • Vasily Andreyevich Zolotaryov, Russian composer (Rhapsodie hébraïque; Prince Lake), and teacher, born in Taganrog, Russia (d. 1964)

About March 7, 1872

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Pisces