Historical Events
- American Museum of Natural History opens in New York City
Famous Birthdays
- Harvey Cushing, American neurosurgeon (blood pressure studies), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 1939)
1869 Highlights
About April 8, 1869
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
