Historical Events
- 1st 2-way telephone conversation, 1st over outdoor wires
Famous Birthdays
- Solomon Tshkisho Plaatje, South African polyglot, journalist, writer, and political figure (South African Native National Congress (SANNC)), born in Doornfontein, Orange Free State (d. 1932)
About October 9, 1876
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
