Historical Events
- US National Croquet League organizes (Philadelphia)
Famous Birthdays
- John Llewellyn Lewis, American union leader (United Mine Workers, 1920-60), born near Lewis, Iowa (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Karl von Holtei, Silesian actor, playwright and author (Die Vagabunden), dies at 82
1880 Highlights
About February 12, 1880
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aquarius
