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What Happened on December 28, 1882

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur Eddington, English astrophysicist, cosmologist and mathematician (stars), born in Kendal, Westmorland, England (d. 1944)

Lili Elbe (1882-1931)

Danish transgender woman, former painter, and 1st identifiable recipient of sex reassignment surgery (autobiography: Man into Woman), born in Vejle, Denmark


About December 28, 1882

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 7 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Capricorn