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What Happened on May 7, 1873

Historical Events

  • US marines attack Panama

Famous Birthdays

  • Clarence Dickinson, American composer, born in Lafayette, Indiana (d. 1969)

Famous Deaths

  • Salmon P. Chase, American politician and jurist (Senator and Governor of Ohio, US Chief Justice 1864-73), dies at 65
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About May 7, 1873

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus