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What Happened on April 1, 1884

Famous Birthdays

  • Hugo Bezdek, Czech American College Football Hall of Fame coach (University of Oregon, University of Arkansas, Penn State; NFL: Cleveland Browns; MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Prague, Czech Republic (d. 1952)
  • Laurette Taylor [Helen Loretta Cooney], American actress (Peg o' My Heart), born in New York City (d. 1946)

About April 1, 1884

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 4 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries