Famous Birthdays
- John Lomax, American folk song collector and ethnomusicologist (American Folklore Society), and educator, born in Goodman, Mississippi (d. 1948)
Famous Deaths
- Prosper Mérimée, French author (Carmen), dies at 66
1870 Highlights
About September 23, 1870
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
