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What Happened on January 8, 1874

Famous Deaths

  • Charles-Étienne Brasseur de Bourbourg, French writer and historian, dies at 59
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About January 8, 1874

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn