Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Arden, Canadian businesswoman, born in Woodbridge, Ontario (d. 1966)
- Horacio Quiroga, Uruguayan playwright, poet, and short story writer (Anaconda, El Crimen del Otro), born in Salto, Uruguay (d. 1937)
1878 Highlights
About December 31, 1878
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
