Historical Events
- University of California founded in Los Angeles
Famous Birthdays
Damon Runyon (1880-1946)
American journalist and writer (Guys & Dolls-based on his work), born in Manhattan, Kansas
- Young Corbett II (William J. Rothwell), American boxer (world featherweight champion 1901-02), born in Denver, Colorado (d. 1927)
Famous Deaths
- William Lassell, British astronomer who discovered satellites of Uranus and Neptune, dies at 81
1880 Highlights
About October 4, 1880
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 7 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
