Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Arden, Canadian businesswoman, born in Woodbridge, Ontario (d. 1966)
- Horacio Quiroga, Uruguayan playwright, poet, and short story writer (Anaconda, El Crimen del Otro), born in Salto, Uruguay (d. 1937)
About December 31, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn