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What Happened on November 26, 1878

Artist's 'Rocket' Shot Down in Flames

Famous Birthdays

  • (Marshall) "Major" Taylor, American track cyclist (first African-American world champion; 1899 World Track C'ships), born in Indianapolis, Indiana (d. 1932)
1878 Highlights

About November 26, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius