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What Happened on March 16, 1878

Famous Birthdays

  • Clemens August Graaf von Galen, German Catholic Bishop of Münster (led opposition to Nazism, especially T4 extermination program), born in Drinklage, Germany (d. 1946)
  • Henry B Walthall, American actor (The Birth of a Nation, Klondike), born in Shelby City, Alabama (d. 1936)

Famous Deaths

  • William Banting, English undertaker, dies
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights

About March 16, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 4 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces