Page 2: Historical Events In 1871

Feb 05   Jovan Ducic, Serb poet (Blue Legends).   

Feb 07   Karl Wilhelm Eugen Stenhammer, composer.   

Feb 09   Federal fish protection office authorized by Congress.   

Feb 09   Franc S Finzgar, Slovenian clergyman/writer (Our Blood)   

Feb 25   Oliver Samuel Campbell, tennis champ (US Open-1890).   

Feb 26   Charles Niellon, Belgian brigade general, dies at 76   

Feb 27   In this year, Meeting of Alabama claims commission.   

Feb 28   2nd Enforcement Act gives federal control of congressional elections   

Mar 01   J Milton Turner named minister to Liberia.   

Mar 03   Congress changes Indian tribes status from independent to dependent.   

Mar 05   Maria do Carmo Geronimo, Brazilian lives to be at least 126   

Mar 15   Betsy van den Arend, Dutch [Betje], actress (Miss Hobbs).   

Mar 16   1st fertilizer law enacted.   

Mar 17   National Association of Professional Base-Ball players organized.   

Mar 18   Communards revolt in Paris France   

Mar 18   Communards revolt in Paris   

Mar 19   Joseph McGinnity, Rock Island Ill, baseball pitcher (NY Giants)   

Mar 19   Minister of Inland Revenue Alexander Morris 1826-1889 introduces Act to legalize metric system in Canada.   

Mar 20   Antonio Buzzolla, composer, dies at 56   

Mar 21   In this year, Journalist Henry M Stanley starts his famous expedition to Africa   

Mar 22   Johnny Cuzens, cricketer (Australian aboriginal tourist 1868), dies   

Mar 22   William Holden of NC is recorded as becoming 1st governor removed by impeachment   

Mar 22   William Holden of North Carolina is inaugural governor removed from office by impeachment.   

Mar 25   John Gutzon Borglum, sculptor (Mt Rushmore)   

Mar 26   Paris Commune founded   

Mar 27   1st international rugby game-Scotland 1, England 0.   

Mar 27   Heinrich Mann, Germany, novelist/essayist (Blue Angel); bros of Thomas   

Mar 28   SF Art Assn holds open reception at 430 Pine.   

Mar 28   Willem Mengelberg, Utrecht Neth, conductor (NY Philharmonic 1922-30)   

Mar 29   Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria in London   

Mar 29   Albert Hall opens by Queen Victoria in London.   

Mar 29   Queen Victoria opens the Royal Albert Hall in London.   

Mar 29   Tom Hayward, cricketer (great England batsman of the Golden Age)   

Mar 30   W F A A Louisa/Lovisa, queen of Sweden/Norway, dies at 42.   

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Jan 05   Frederick shepherd converse: Newton mass, composer   

Jan 07   Émile borel: French mathematician and politician   

Jan 08   James craig: 1st viscount craigavon, irish politician   

Jan 09   Charles kortright: British(?) cricket player   

Jan 10   Enrica freiin von handel-manzetti: Austrian author (jesse & maria)   

Jan 12   Paul guthnick: German astronomer   

Jan 14   Pauline beersmans: [pljm van cuyck], flemish actress (hofslachter)   

Jan 15   Bertram shapleigh: Composer   

Jan 10   Pierre a du terrail: French writer,    

Jan 21   John j rochussen: Gov-general of neth-in   

Jan 29   Philippe-joseph aubert de gaspé: French canadian writer and seigneur (b. 1786)   

Feb 01   Alexander nikoleyevich serov: Composer,    

Feb 07   Heinrich engelhard steinweg: Piano manufacturer (steinway & sons) (b. 1797)   

Feb 20   Paul kane: Irish-born painter (b. 1810)   

Feb 26   Charles niellon: Belgian brigade general,    

Mar 18   Augustus de morgan: Indian-born british mathematician and logician (b. 1806)