Historical Events
Event of Interest
The French state commissions sculptor Auguste Rodin for a large sculpted doorway 'The Gates of Hell' for the proposed Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Famous Deaths
- Herschel Vespasian Johnson, American politician (41st Governor of Georgia), dies at 67
1880 Highlights
About August 16, 1880
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
