Famous Birthdays
- "Dr. Bob" Smith, American physician and co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont (d. 1950)
- Emiliano Zapata, Mexican revolutionary and peasant leader (Plan de Ayala), born in Anenecuilco, Mexico (d. 1919)
Famous Deaths
- Immanuel Hermann Fichte, German philosopher, dies at 83
1879 Highlights
About August 8, 1879
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
