Historical Events
- Leon Gambetta flees Paris in balloon
Famous Birthdays
- "Uncle" Dave Macon, American vaudeville and Grand Ole Opry banjo player, singer-songwriter and comedian, born in Smartt Station, Tennessee (d. 1952)
1870 Highlights
About October 7, 1870
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
