Historical Events
- 1st edition of The Standard
Famous Birthdays
- Tadeusz Joteyko, Polish conductor, composer, and musicologist (Zygmunt August), born in Poczujki, Russian Empire (d. 1932)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick Maurice, English theologian (Church of England), dies at 66
- William Frederick Horry, English convicted murderer, dies at 28
Died in 1872 1872 Highlights
About April 1, 1872
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 152 years and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
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