Historical Events
- Sydney, Australia, inaugurates steam motor tram route
Famous Birthdays
- Benjamin Christensen, Danish actor (Barnet, Mockery) and film director (Häxan), born in Viborg Denmark (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- Nathan Cook Meeker, American journalist and social reformer, murdered by Ute Indians at 62
Died in 1879 1879 Highlights
About September 28, 1879
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra