What Happened This Year 1878

All Events 27 Births 192 Deaths 47

Born in 1878

Muhammed Hamdi Yazır

Turkish theologian and translator

Born

1878 148 years ago

Died

May 27th, 1942 83 years ago — 64 years old

A prominent Turkish theologian and logician contributed significantly to Islamic thought and literature. Served as a professor at multiple institutions, where teachings focused on Islamic theology and logic. He was also a key figure in translating and interpreting religious texts, particularly the Quran into Turkish. His translation efforts aimed to make religious texts more accessible to the Turkish-speaking population and facilitated a deeper understanding of Islamic principles. Yazır's work remains influential in Islamic scholarship.

Franz Reichelt

Tailor and inventor of the parachute suit

Born

1878 148 years ago

Died

February 4th, 1912 114 years ago — 34 years old

An Austrian-born French tailor invented a parachute suit that aimed to enable safe jumps from heights. Conducted a public demonstration at the Eiffel Tower to showcase the invention. The parachute suit was intended for use by aviators, seeking to improve safety during airborne activities. The demonstration ended in tragedy when the suit failed to deploy properly during the jump.

Georgios Kondylis

Greek general and Prime Minister

Born

1878 148 years ago

Died

February 1st, 1936 90 years ago — 58 years old

A general and politician from Greece, served as the 128th Prime Minister from 1926 to 1928. His military career included participation in the Greco-Turkish War (1919-1922). After the war, Kondylis became involved in politics, leading various military and political factions. His governance focused on stabilizing the country post-war. His tenure was marked by significant political changes within Greece.