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What Happened on January 1, 1878

Famous Birthdays

  • Agner Krarup Erlang, Danish scientist and engineer (d. 1929)
  • Bobby Walthour Sr., American cyclist (motor-pacing World Championships gold 1904-05; Madison Square Garden 6-Day Race 1901, 03), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1949)
  • Edwin Franko Goldman, American march music composer (founder of American Bandmasters Association), born in Louisville, Kentucky (d. 1956)

About January 1, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn