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What Happened on March 2, 1879

Famous Deaths

  • John Eberhard Faber, German-American pencil manufacturer and built 1st large-scale pencil factory in US, dies at 56
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights

About March 2, 1879

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces