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What Happened on August 2, 1878

Famous Birthdays

  • Aino Kallas, Finnish writer (White Ship; Estonian Tales), born in Kiiskilä, Viipuri Province, Grand Duchy of Finland (d. 1956)
  • Princess Ingeborg of Sweden, wife of Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland, born in Charlottenlund Palace, Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1958)

About August 2, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 146 years
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Leo