Historical Events
- Edward Bouchet is 1st African American to receive a Ph.D from a US college (Yale)
- Meharry Medical College forms at Central Tennessee College
Election of Interest
President Rutherford B. Hayes and challenger Samuel J. Tilden claim presidential victory as Tilden (D) wins popular vote but Electoral College votes are disputed with Hayes (R)
1876 History
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Townsend, English cricketer, born in Bristol (d. 1958)
- Culbert Olson, American lawyer and politician (Gov-D-Cal), born in Fillmore, Utah (d. 1962)
- Ted Arnold, English cricketer (England all-rounder in 10 Tests 1903-05), born in Withycombe Raleigh, Devon (d. 1942)
Famous Deaths
- Albertus van Raalte, Dutch-American Reformed vicar (settled Holland, Michigan), dies at 65
About November 7, 1876
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Scorpio
