Famous Deaths
- Jacques Babinet, French physicist, mathematician and astronomer (contributions to optics), dies at 78
1872 Highlights
About October 21, 1872
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
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