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What Happened on December 8, 1874

Historical Events

Jesse James Robs Train

James-Younger gang led by Jesse James robs a train at Muncie, Kansas stealing $30,000

Famous Birthdays

  • Ernst Moro, Austrian physician and pediatrician (Moro reflex), born in Laibach, Duchy of Carniola, Austria-Hungary (d. 1951)

Famous Deaths

  • Franz Wilhelm Ferling, German oboist and composer (48 études for oboe), dies at 78
Died in 1874 1874 Highlights

About December 8, 1874

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 7 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius