Historical Events
Event of Interest
Australian fast bowler Fred Spofforth dismisses 3 English batsmen with consecutive deliveries during the 3rd Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for Test cricket's first "hat-trick"
Fred Spofforth
- British battleship Thunder explodes in Gulf of Ismid, 9 die
- Dr Benjamin Mays, named president of Atlanta Board of Education
Famous Birthdays
- Johannes L "Jan" Walch, Dutch literary (Grimaces)
- Pieter Tesch, Dutch geologist (Pedestal of Nederlands)
- Sydney Baynes, British conductor, arranger, band leader and composer (Destiny Waltz; Endure to Conquer), born in Sudbury, England (d. 1938)
1879 Highlights
About January 2, 1879
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn
