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What Happened on January 6, 1878

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl Sandburg, American poet and biographer of Lincoln (The People, Yes), born in Galesburg, Illinois (d. 1967)
  • Dame Adeline Genée, Danish-British ballerina, born in Aarhus, Denmark (d. 1970)

About January 6, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn