Historical Events
- Morgan State University founded
Historic Event
Phileas Fogg sets out on his journey as depicted in Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days"
Famous Deaths
- Eberhard Friedrich Walcker, German organ builder (Paulskirche Frankfurt A/M), dies at 78
1872 Highlights
About October 2, 1872
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra