Famous Birthdays
- Louis Tancred, South African cricket batsman (14 Tests, 2 x 50; Transvaal), born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (d. 1934)
Famous Deaths
- Georg Heinrich Pertz, German historian, dies at 81
1876 Highlights
About October 7, 1876
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 146 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra