Famous Birthdays
- Paul Klee, Swiss-German abstract painter and educator at the Bauhaus (Twittering Machine), born in Münchenbuchsee Switzerland, (d. 1940)
Famous Deaths
- Charley Parkhurst, American stagecoach driver who disguised herself as a women for 30 years, dies at 67
1879 Highlights
About December 18, 1879
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
