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