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What Happened on September 1, 1878

Historical Events

  • 1st female telephone operator starts work, Emma Nutt for the Edwin Holmes Telephone Despatch Company in Boston

Famous Birthdays

  • Princess Alexandra of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (d. 1942)

About September 1, 1878

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 145 years, 11 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo