Historical Events
Event of Interest
William Magear Tweed "Boss Tweed" (Tammany Hall, NYC) escapes from jail
Famous Birthdays
- Rainer Maria Rilke, Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist (Ana, The City, Duino Elegies), born in Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (d. 1926)
1875 Highlights
About December 4, 1875
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 147 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
