The year 1873 has a special significance of its own in India and world history. Let us know some such important events of the year 1873 such as: born famous people, death of famous people, war treaty, independence of a country, invention of new technology, change of power, important national and international day etc., knowing which your general Knowledge will increase.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1873 in World ⚡

Event__DateIncident/Event
20 MayJeans patents were awarded to San Francisco businessman Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis.
12 SeptemberThe first practical typewriter was sold to customers.
09 JanuaryNapoleon Bonaparte III, one of the boldest European rulers of the 19th century, died.
22 MarchIn Puerto Rico, slavery was abolished.
01 JanuaryJapan adopted the Gregorian calendar.
20 FebruaryThe University of California opened its first medical school.
19 MarchGerman lordship Max Rier was born in the brand Bavaria.
04 AprilThe United Kingdom established the world's first kennel club.
01 MayFirst US Postal Postal Card issued.
09 JuneAlexandra Palace in London was destroyed by fire only a fortnight after its opening.
22 JulySir Benjamin Pine was made Lieutenant - Governor of the Colony of Natal.
12 AugustA peace treaty was signed between the Khiva of Imperial Russia and Khanate, making it a Russian protectorate.
23 SeptemberTom Allen defeated Mike McKell for the heavyweight boxing title.
06 OctoberCounty Carlo Football Club Rugby Union) was established in Ireland.
18 NovemberIrish Home Rule Movement: The Home Government Association reorganized itself as the Home Rule League.
16 DecemberHeineken Brewery was founded in Amsterdam Netherlands.
18 FebruaryVasil Levski, the national hero of Bulgaria, wasexecuted in Sofia by Ottoman authorities for his efforts to establish anindependent Bulgarian republic.
04 AprilKennel Club, the world's oldest Kennel Club, was in the United Kingdom.
13 AprilIn view of a disputed election for local offices in Kolfax, Louisiana, USA, armed white dominations tried to control freedom fighters and African US state military, killing over 100.
09 MayThe 1873 Terror-Viana Stock Exchange crashed, which occurred after twins of surplus in German and Austro-Hungary economies.
20 MayClothing manufacturer Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis weregranted a patent for using copper rivets to strengthen the pockets ofdenim overalls, allowing their company to start manufacturing theirfirst line of blue jeans.
23 MayThe North West Mounted Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police's forearm, was established to bring law and order and claim Canadian sovereignty on Northwest Territory.
09 JuneSixteen days after its construction, Alexandra Palace was destroyed by fire in Northlandan, England.
23 AugustThe Albert Bridge spread over the Tems River in London was opened.
18 SeptemberTerror of 1873- American bank J. Cook & Co. declared Bankbank, announcing a chain reaction to bank failures.

Important Historical Events of the Year 1873 in India ⚡

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Famous People's Birthdays in 1873 😀

BirthName/Category/Country
15 AugustRamaprasad Chanda / Historian / India
22 OctoberRama Tirtha / Philosopher / India

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