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In the year 1878

470 Notable birthdays

George Campbell

Canadian dentist and lacrosse player (1878–1972).

Born February 1st, 1878 in Orangeville.

Died November 4th, 1972 at 94 years old in Orangeville.

Konstantin Skryabin

Russian and soviet zoologist (1878-1972).

Born December 7th, 1878 in Saint Petersburg.

Died October 17th, 1972 at 93 years old in Moscow.

Melo Viana

Brazilian politician.

Born March 15th, 1878 in Sabará.

Died February 10th, 1954 at 75 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

Daniel Lowey

British tug of war competitor (1878–1951).

Born October 28th, 1878 in Ramsey.

Died April 7th, 1951 at 72 years old in Liverpool.

Robert Walthour

American cyclist (1878–1949).

Born January 1st, 1878 in Atlanta.

Died September 1st, 1949 at 71 years old in Boston.

Harald Halvorsen

Gymnast (1887–1965).

Born November 16th, 1878 in Christiania.

Died August 11th, 1965 at 86 years old in Oslo.

Walther Katzenstein

German rower (1878–1929).

Born October 8th, 1878 in Lisbon.

Died September 9th, 1929 at 50 years old in Hamburg.

Oscar Olson

American sportsperson (1878–1962).

Born October 7th, 1878 in Wisconsin.

Died December 5th, 1962 at 84 years old in Wisconsin. [ref]

Phil Bryant

American archer (1878–1938).

Born February 22nd, 1878 in Melrose.

Died April 18th, 1938 at 60 years old in Marshfield.

Oluf Pedersen

Gymnast (1878–1917).

Born March 14th, 1878 in Copenhagen.

Died March 8th, 1917 at 38 years old in Copenhagen.

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