Famous Deaths
- Zeng Guofan, Chinese statesman, military general and Confucian scholar of the late Qing dynasty, dies at 60
1872 Highlights
About March 12, 1872
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 151 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Pisces
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