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What Happened on October 2, 1878

Famous Birthdays

  • François Conrad Schlumberger, French physicist, born in Guebwiller, Upper Rhine (d. 1936)
  • Wilfrid Wilson, British Georgian poet (Flannan Isle), born in Hexham, Northumberland, England (d. 1962)

About October 2, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra