Famous Deaths
- John White Geary, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), lawyer, and politician (Governor of Pennsylvania, 1867-73; Mayor of San Francisco, 1850-51), dies of a heart attack at 53
Died in 1873 1873 Highlights
About February 8, 1873
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aquarius