Famous Birthdays
- Rudolf Friml, Czech-American concert pianist and composer (Rose-Marie; The Vagabond King), born in Prague, Kingdom of Bohemia (now Czech Republic) (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Jón Sigurðsson, Icelandic independence fighter and Icelandic historian, dies at 68
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights
About December 7, 1879
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 4 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
