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What Happened on March 12, 1881

Historical Events

  • Andrew Watson makes his Scotland debut as the world's first black international football player and captain

Famous Birthdays

  • Daniel Hoan, American politician (longest Socialist administration in the US as Mayor of Milwaukee 1916-40), born in Waukesha, Wisconsin (d. 1961)
  • Gunnar Nordström, Finnish physicist (d. 1923)

About March 12, 1881

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 143 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces