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What Happened on August 31, 1878

Famous Birthdays

  • Albert Riemenschneider, American pianist, educator, musicologist, and founder of America'a oldest Bach Festival, born in Berea, Ohio (d. 1950)
  • Frank Jarvis, American athlete (Olympic gold 100m 1900), born in California, Pennsylvania (d. 1933)

About August 31, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo