Famous Birthdays
- Carl Sternheim, German playwright (Hyperion/Tabula Rasa), born in Leipzig, Germany (d. 1942)
Famous Deaths
- Eugene Gautier, composer, dies at 56
- John Corry Wilson Daly, Canadian politician (b. 1796)
Died in 1878 1878 Highlights
About April 1, 1878
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 1 month and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries