Historical Events
- English FA Cup Final, Kennington Oval, London: Wanderers beat Oxford University, 2–1 (a.e.t.); Wanderers' 4th title
- University boat race between Oxford & Cambridge ends in a dead heat
Famous Deaths
- Walter Bagehot, English journalist and economist (founded National Review), dies at 51
Died in 1877 1877 Highlights
About March 24, 1877
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 1 month and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries