Famous Birthdays
- Emily Davison, English suffragette who died when hit by King George's horse at Epsom Derby, born in Greenwich, England (d. 1913)
- Harlan Fiske Stone, Chief Justice Supreme Court (1941-46), born in Chesterfield, New Hampshire (d. 1946)
1872 Highlights
About October 11, 1872
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
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