Page 2: Historical Events In 1881

Feb 07   In the year 1881 fredrik Cygnaeus, Finnish poet/literature critic, dies at 73   

Feb 09   On this day in history feodor M Dostoevski, Russian novelist (Crime & Punishment), dies at 59   

Feb 10   On this day in history jacques Offenbach's opera "Les Contes d'Hoffman," premieres in Paris   

Feb 13   Eleanor Farjeon, English writer (Martin Pippin) on this day in history.   

Feb 13   On this day in history the feminist newspaper La Citoyenne is first published in Paris by the activist Hubertine Auclert.   

Feb 14   On this day in history otto Selz, German psychologist   

Feb 15   In the year 1881 canadian Pacific Railway Act receives the Royal Assent. A Royal Charter pursuant to the Act was granted on February 16th - this incorporated the company. The principal terms provided for the payment to the railway of a subsidy of $25,000,000 and 25,000,000 acres of land, plus the railways (Port Arthur-Selkirk-Winnipeg-Emerson and Port Moody-Savona) already contracted for by the government, upon their completion.   

Feb 16   In Montreal Quebec George Stephen signs charter and incorporates Canadian Pacific Railway and in 2001 the company said it will break up into it's parts on this day in history.   

Feb 16   In the year 1881 maurits H E Uyldert, Dutch poet/writer (Youth of a Poet)   

Feb 19   Armin Knab, German composer (Eichendorff-cycle) on this day in history.   

Feb 19   In the year 1881 kansas becomes 1st state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages   

Feb 19   Kansas becomes first state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages on this day in history.   

Feb 20   On this day in history pedro Munoz Seca, Spanish playwright (Vengeanza de Don Mendo)   

Feb 21   Savilly Tartakower, Austrian/Polish/French chess player in the year 1881.   

Feb 23   On this day in history titus [Anno S] Brandsma, Dutch philosopher   

Feb 24   De Lesseps' Co begins work on Panama Canal in the year 1881.   

Feb 24   De Lesseps' Company begins work on Panama Canal in the year 1881.   

Feb 25   In the year 1881 william Foster, Mass, Communist Pres candidate (1924,28,32)   

Feb 26   -27] Natal: British troops under gen-major Colley occupy Majuba Hill on this day in history.   

Feb 26   In the year 1881 natal British troops under General-Major Colley occupy Majuba Hill   

Feb 26   SS Ceylon begins first round-the-world cruise from Liverpool in the year 1881.   

Feb 27   Battle at Amajuba, S Afr: Boers vs Brit army under Gen Colley on this day in history.   

Feb 27   On this day in history battle at Amajuba, South Africa Boers vs British army under General Colley   

Feb 27   On this day in history george Colley, British governor of Natal/general, dies in battle at 46   

Feb 27   Luitzen [Bertus] Brouwers, Dutch mathematician on this day in history.   

Mar 04   In the year 1881 california becomes 1st state to pass plant quarantine legislation   

Mar 04   In the year 1881 california becomes first state to pass plant quarantine legislation   

Mar 04   In the year 1881 holmes & Watson begin "A Study in Scarlet", first case together   

Mar 04   In the year 1881 james A Garfield inaugurated as 20th President   

Mar 04   In the year 1881 south African President Kruger accepts ceasefire   

Mar 09   Enver Pasja, Turkish general/politician in the year 1881.   

Mar 12   Andrew Watson makes his Scotland debut as the world's first black international football player and captain in the year 1881.   

Mar 12   Daniel Webster Hoan, Wisc (Mayor-Socialist-Milwaukee) in the year 1881.   

Mar 13   In the year 1881 alexander II, Tsar of Russia, assassinated at 62   

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Jan 01   In the year 1881 birth of carry van Bridges, [de Haan], Dutch author (Heleen, Eva)   

Jan 01   Vajiravudh, King of Thailand (d. 1925) was born in the year 1881.   

Jan 04   Wilhelm Lehmbruck, German painter/poet/sculptor (Seated Youth) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1881 birth of nikolay Andreyevich Roslavets, composer   

Jan 08   Henrik Shipstead, American politician (d. 1960) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 09   On this day in history birth of giovanni Papini, Italy, writer (Il Diavolo)   

Jan 09   In the year 1881 birth of lascelles Abercrombie, English poet/critic (Revaluations)   

Jan 09   Edouard Beaupré, horse lifter (d. 1904) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 01   On this day in history death of louis Auguste Blanqui, French political activist (b. 1805)   

Jan 21   Wilhelm Matthias Naeff, Swiss Federal Councilor (b. 1802) died on this day in history.   

Jan 25   Konstantin Thon, Russian architect (b. 1794) died in the year 1881.   

Jan 30   Jaak Nikolaas Lemmens, Flemish composer, dies at 58 on this day in history.   

Feb 02   In the year 1881 aleksej F Pisemski, Russian writer (Clodhopper), dies at 59   

Feb 05   In the year 1881 thomas Carlyle, historian/essayist, dies in London at 85   

Feb 06   On this day in history pieter Mijer, Gov-Gen of Neth Indies (1866-72), dies at 68   

Feb 07   In the year 1881 fredrik Cygnaeus, Finnish poet/literature critic, dies at 73