Famous Birthdays
- Agnes Arber, English biologist and philosopher (Mind & the Eye, 1st woman botanist elected to the Royal Society), born in London, England (d. 1960)
Famous Deaths
- Albrecht von Roon, Prussian soldier and statesman (Minister of War), dies at 75
1879 Highlights
About February 23, 1879
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 144 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Pisces
