Famous Deaths
- Bernadette of Lourdes [Bernadette Soubirous], French saint (saw Virgin Mary at Lourdes), dies from tuberculosis at 35 in Nevers, France
1879 Highlights
About April 16, 1879
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
