Historical Events
Music History
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "HMS Pinafore" debuts at Bowery Theater NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Fritz Schulz, German law historian (Classical Novel Law)
- Theo[dorus J] Thijssen, Dutch writer (Kees the boy)
1879 Highlights
About June 16, 1879
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Gemini
