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What Happened on June 23, 1879

Famous Birthdays

  • Huda Sha'arawi, Egyptian feminist and nationalist, founder of Egyptian Feminist Union, born in Upper Egypt (d. 1947)
  • William Ewart Berry, British peer and newspaper publisher (The War Illustrated, The Sunday Times), born in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales (d. 1954)

About June 23, 1879

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer