Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1871 Battle of Bapaume: Louis Faidherbe's forces cause Prussian retreat in Franco-Prussian War.
1871 Against the backdrop of the Franco-Prussian War, Wilhelm I of Germany assumes the title of Kaiser Wilhelm in the opulent Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.
1871 During the Franco-Prussian War, Prussia secures a victory in the Battle of St. Quentin, while French attempts to break the siege in the subsequent Battle of Buzenval end in disappointment. These events influence the war's outcome.
1871 In a triumphant procession, the Prussian Army parades through the streets of Paris, marking the end of the Siege of Paris and the conclusion of the Franco-Prussian War.
1871 The Paris Commune is declared, prompting President Adolphe Thiers to order the evacuation of Paris, marking a defining moment in the French Republic's turbulent history.
1871 Otto von Bismarck assumed the role of the first Chancellor of the German Empire, a pivotal moment in the unification of Germany.
1871 Journalist Henry Morton Stanley embarked on a legendary trek to find the renowned missionary and explorer David Livingstone, embarking on an epic adventure into the heart of Africa.
1871 William Woods Holden's impeachment and removal from office in North Carolina mark a unique chapter in U.S. political history.
1871 The Commune council elections in Paris stir political fervor as the city charts a course through a turbulent period of history.
1871 The annals of sports history were enriched on March 27, 1871, with the first international rugby football match. Scotland emerged victorious, defeating England in a historic match held in Edinburgh at Raeburn Place.
1871 A cultural gem is unveiled as Queen Victoria inaugurates the Royal Albert Hall in London, a magnificent venue that continues to host a wide array of events to this day.
1871 Tragedy at Camp Grant: The Camp Grant massacre unfolds in Arizona Territory, leaving a somber mark on the history of Native American relations.
1871 The birth of professional baseball in America occurred in 1871 when the National Association opened its first season in Fort Wayne, Indiana, captivating sports enthusiasts.
1871 The invasion of the Paris Commune by French troops and the ensuing street fighting culminated in significant casualties and marked a tumultuous period in French history.
1871 The inauguration of the Rigi Bahnen on Mount Rigi marked the advent of the first rack railway in Europe, a milestone in transportation history.
1871 The Paris Commune, a revolutionary government in France, came to an end on May 28, 1871, after two months of existence, leaving a significant mark on the history of revolutionary movements.
1871 In an event known as Sinmiyangyo, Captain McLane Tilton led 109 US Marines in a naval attack on Han River forts on Kanghwa Island, Korea.
1871 The passage of the Universities Tests Act in 1871 paves the way for religiously untested entry to Oxford, Cambridge, and Durham universities, a significant step in educational reform.
1871 Victor Emmanuel II of Italy marches into Rome after successfully wresting it from the Papal States, marking a pivotal moment in the unification of Italy.
1871 British Columbia officially joined the Confederation of Canada on July 20, 1871, becoming an integral part of the nation's history.
1871 The dawn of a new era in transportation unfolds as the Connecticut Valley Railroad unfurls its tracks, connecting Old Saybrook and Hartford, Connecticut, in the United States, facilitating the flow of commerce and binding communities together.
1871 The Staten Island Ferry Westfield's boiler explosion, claiming over 85 lives in a heart-wrenching maritime tragedy.
1871 Stowmarket, England, trembles as a volatile explosion of guncotton claims 28 lives, forever etching this day into local memory.
1871 Emperor Meiji's abolition of the han system and the establishment of prefectures in Japan centralizes administration and shapes society.
1871 Bishop John Coleridge Patteson is martyred on Nukapu, impacting missionary efforts in the Pacific and the history of Melanesia.
1871 Brazil passes a law freeing all children born to slaves and government-owned slaves.
1871 A devastating combination of factors led to the Peshtigo Fire, the Great Chicago Fire, and the Great Michigan Fires.
1871 India takes a somber turn in history as the Criminal Tribes Act is enacted, labeling numerous local communities as "Criminal Tribes" and altering their fates.
1871 A tragic chapter in history unfolded as an estimated 17 to 22 Chinese immigrants faced a brutal lynching in Los Angeles, California.
1871 The deposal of Liberian President Edward James Roye in a coup d'état in 1871 marked a critical turning point in Liberian politics.
1871 Henry Morton Stanley's historic encounter with explorer Dr. David Livingstone in Ujiji near Lake Tanganyika, marked by the famous phrase, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?" remains etched in exploration lore.
1871 In 1871, the National Rifle Association of America received its charter from the state of New York, marking a significant moment in the organization's history.
1871 In a historic moment, sixteen-year-old telegraphist Ella Stewart transmits the first telegraphed message from Arizona Territory at the Deseret Telegraph Company office in Pipe Spring.
1871 The grand opera "Aida" premieres in Cairo, Egypt, enthralling audiences with its spectacular performances.
1871 "Thespis," the first collaboration between Gilbert and Sullivan, debuted, laying the foundation for their legendary contributions to musical theater.
1871 The Siege of Paris, concluding in French defeat and an armistice, marks a pivotal moment in Franco-Prussian War history.
