Historical Events
- British frigate Eurydice sunk; 300 lost
Famous Birthdays
- Top Naeff, Dutch writer (School Idylls), born in Dordrecht, Netherlands (d. 1953)
Famous Deaths
- Albin Masek, Czech composer, dies at 73
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About March 24, 1878
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 4 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
