Famous Deaths
- Emma Smith, Inaugural President of the Women's Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dies at 74
- Sarah Josepha Hale, American writer (Mary Had a Little Lamb), editor, activist, and founder of the Seaman's Aid Society of Boston, dies at 90
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights
About April 30, 1879
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Taurus
