Famous Birthdays
- C. Rajagopalachari, India's freedom fighter and the first Governor General of independent India, born in Thorapalli, Madras Presidency, British India (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Wells, American businessman and founder (American Express Co & Wells Fargo & Co), dies at 72
1878 Highlights
About December 10, 1878
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
