What Happened on April 12, 1878

Day of the Week: Friday

Famous Birthdays

  • Richard B Goldschmidt, German-American zoologist (butterflies), born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany (d. 1958)

Famous Deaths


Person of interestBoss Tweed

William Magear Tweed "Boss Tweed", New York corrupt politician dies in prison at 55

Politician Boss Tweed
Politician
Boss Tweed