Historical Events In 1868

Feb 14   On this day in history henricus A Poels, Dutch RC theologist/social foreman  

Feb 16   Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks forms (NY) in the year 1868.  

Feb 16   The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is founded on this day in history.  

Feb 16   Wilhelm Schmidt, German anthropologist/linguist (Anthropos) in the year 1868.  

Feb 22   In the year 1868 henri Polak, union leader/politician (soc-dem)  

Feb 23   William E B Du Bois, Mass, civil rights writer (Souls of Black Folk) in the year 1868.  

Feb 24   In the year 1868 1st US parade with floats (Mardi Gras-Mobile Alabama)  

Feb 24   First US parade with floats (Mardi Gras-Mobile AL) in the year 1868.  

Feb 24   On this day in history the House of Representatives impeaches (but the Senate later acquits) U.S. President Andrew Johnson, following his attempt to dismiss War Secretary Edwin Stanton.  

Feb 25   Andrew Johnson impeached for violation of the Tenure of Office act on this day in history.  

Feb 25   In the year 1868 anthony J Block, Dutch lawyer (strafproces)  

Feb 26   On this day in history leonard Borwick, British(?) pianist  

Feb 29   1st British govt of Disraeli forms on this day in history.  

Feb 29   In the year 1868 british government of Disraeli forms  

Feb 29   In the year 1868 [Charles] Louis I [Augustus], King of Bavaria (L Montez), dies at 81  

Mar 02   On this day in history carl Eberwein, composer, dies at 81  

Mar 02   University of Illinois opens on this day in history.  

Mar 03   On this day in history alain, [Emile-Auguste Chartier], French philosopher/writer  

Mar 04   Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC) chartered in Toronto in the year 1868.  

Mar 05   In the year 1868 arrigo Boito's opera "Mefistofele," premieres in Milan  

Mar 05   Prosper Poullet, Belgian viscount/jurist/minister on this day in history.  

Mar 05   Stapler patented in England by C H Gould on this day in history.  

Mar 05   US Senate organizes to decide charges against President Andrew Johnson in the year 1868.  

Mar 09   The opera "Hamlet" premieres in Paris on this day in history.  

Mar 12   On this day in history britain annexed Basutoland in Africa  

Mar 12   On this day in history congress abolishes manufacturer's tax  

Mar 12   On this day in history great Britain annexes Basutoland in Africa  

Mar 13   Senate begins Pres Andrew Johnson impeachment trial on this day in history.  

Mar 13   In the year 1868 senate begins President Andrew Johnson impeachment trial  

Mar 16   Maxim Gorki, USSR, playwright (The Lower Depths) [3/28 NS] on this day in history.  

Mar 17   Postage stamp canceling machine patent issued in the year 1868.  

Mar 20   In the year 1868 jesse James Gang robs bank in Russelville Kentucky of $14,000  

Mar 20   Jesse James Gang robs bank in Russelville KY of $14,000 in the year 1868.  

Mar 20   In the year 1868 obe Postma, Frisian poet/geography/historian (Frisian Clay Farm)  

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Jan 01   Snitz Edwards, American actor (d. 1937) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   Franz V M Cumont, Belgian religious historian was born on this day in history.  

Jan 06   Vittorio Monti, composer was born in the year 1868.  

Jan 07   On this day in history birth of abraham M "Mark" Lidzbarski, Polish/German orientalist  

Jan 08   Frank Dyson, proved Einstein right about light bent by gravity was born on this day in history.  

Jan 09   In the year 1868 birth of s. P. L. Sørensen, Danish chemist (d. 1939)  

Jan 11   Cai Yuanpei, Chinese educator (d. 1940) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 14   On this day in history birth of catharina A M de Savornin Lohman, Dutch author (Belief)  

Jan 03   Moritz Hauptmann, composer, dies at 75 on this day in history.  

Jan 07   William Batchelder Bradbury, composer, dies at 51 in the year 1868.  

Jan 14   Heinrich Schenker, Austrian musicologist (Ursatz), dies at 66 in the year 1868.  

Jan 22   In the year 1868 moritz Ganz, composer, dies at 61  

Jan 28   Adalbert Stifter, Austrian author (Witiko), commits suicide at 62 died in the year 1868.  

Feb 11   On this day in history leon Foucault, discovers 1st physical proof of Earth's rotation, dies  

Feb 29   [Charles] Louis I [Augustus], King of Bavaria (L Montez), dies at 81 on this day in history.  

Mar 02   Carl Eberwein, composer, dies at 81 on this day in history.