Famous Birthdays
- Kenneth Grahame, Scottish author (The Wind in the Willows), born in Edinburgh (d. 1932)
- Otto Taubmann, German composer, born in Hamburg, Germany (d. 1929)
1859 Highlights
About March 8, 1859
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 164 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
