Historical Events
- Canada's parliament passes the Indian Act to administer status and lands of First Nations People - primarily to assimilate them [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Vic Willis, American Baseball HOF pitcher (no-hitter 1899; World Series 1909; MLB ERA leader 1899 & strikeout leader 1902; Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Cecil County, Maryland (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Dana Webster, American civil engineer and Brevet Major General (Union Army), dies at 64
Died in 1876 1876 Highlights
About April 12, 1876
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 148 years and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
