Famous Birthdays
- Gerald Kelly, British painter, born in London (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Ernst Richter, German musical theorist and composer, dies at 70
1879 Highlights
About April 9, 1879
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
