What Happened on December 10, 1877

Historical Events

  • Russo-Turkish War: Turkish commander Osman Pasha surrenders the city of Plevna, Ottoman Empire (now Pleven, Bulgaria) to Romanian Col. Mihail Cerchez

Famous Deaths

  • Federico Ricci, Italian composer, dies at 68
  • Jared Kirtland, American physician, naturalist and reformed penitentiaries, dies at 84
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About December 10, 1877

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius