Famous Birthdays
- Rudolf Friml, Czech-American concert pianist and composer (Rose-Marie; The Vagabond King), born in Prague, Czech Republic (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Jón Sigurðsson, Icelandic independence fighter and Icelandic historian, dies at 68
1879 Highlights
About December 7, 1879
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 5 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Sagittarius
