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What Happened on November 1, 1878

Historical Events

  • Edward Scripps & John Sweeney found Penny Press (Cleveland Press)

Famous Birthdays

Carlos Saavedra Lamas (1878-1959)

Argentine politician (Nobel Peace Prize 1936), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • Konrad Mägi, Estonian painter, born in Hellenurme Manor, Elva Parish, Governorate of Livonia (d. 1925)

About November 1, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio