Famous Birthdays
- Albert Riemenschneider, American pianist, educator, musicologist, and founder of America'a oldest Bach Festival, born in Berea, Ohio (d. 1950)
- Frank Jarvis, American athlete (Olympic gold 100m 1900), born in California, Pennsylvania (d. 1933)
1878 Highlights
About August 31, 1878
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 145 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
