Historical Events
Tweed Escapes Jail
Influential New York politician William Magear Tweed "Boss Tweed" of Tammany Hall escapes from jail where he was being held for embezzlement (flees to Spain but later recaptured)
Famous Birthdays
Rainer Maria Rilke (1875-1926)
Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist (Ana, The City, Duino Elegies), born in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary
About December 4, 1875
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 148 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
