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What Happened on August 30, 1879

Famous Deaths

  • John Bell Hood, American Confederate general during the American Civil War (Army of Tennessee), dies of yellow fever at 48
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights

About August 30, 1879

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo