Famous Deaths
- George Brown, Birtish-Canadian journalist, publisher (Toronto Globe), Premier of Canada West (Liberal: 1858) and one of the Fathers of Confederation, dies at 61 after being shot in the leg on March 25
- Johann Hermann Berens, German-born Swedish Romantic composer, dies at 54
Died in 1880 1880 Highlights
About May 9, 1880
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 11 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Taurus
