Historical Events
Election of Interest
After serving as the opposition for five years, John A. Macdonald is re-elected as Prime Minister of Canada
Famous Birthdays
- Barlow Carkeek, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (6 Tests, 6 dismissals; Victoria), born in Walhalla, Australia (d. 1937)
- Henri Mulet, French organist, cellist, and composer (Carillon-Sortie; Esquisses Byzantines), born in Paris (d. 1967)
1878 Highlights
About October 17, 1878
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
