1875 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1840s 1850s 1860s – 1870s – 1880s 1890s 1900s
Years:	1872 1873 1874 – 1875 – 1876 1877 1878

The year 1875 was a time of new beginnings and important events around the world. Many famous people were born, and new music and plays were created. Let's explore some of the exciting things that happened in 1875!

Big Events of 1875
- Music and Opera
Famous People Born in 1875
- Artists and Thinkers
- Entertainers and Innovators
Notable People Who Passed Away in 1875
Popular Music and Theater
- New Songs Released
- Exciting Stage Shows
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Big Events of 1875

Music and Opera

A very important event in music happened on March 3, 1875. The famous opera called Carmen had its first performance in Paris, France. Carmen was written by the French composer Georges Bizet. It tells a dramatic story and has many well-known songs. Sadly, Georges Bizet passed away just a few months after his opera debuted.

Famous People Born in 1875

Many people who would become very important in history were born in 1875.

Artists and Thinkers

On February 2, Fritz Kreisler was born. He became a famous Austrian violinist and composer, known for his beautiful music.
On July 26, Carl Jung was born in Switzerland. He became a very important thinker and a founder of modern psychology, studying how the human mind works.

Entertainers and Innovators

On February 28, Christie MacDonald was born. She grew up to be a popular actress and singer.
In May, Paul Sarebresole was born. He became known for his contributions to music.
On September 3, Ferdinand Porsche was born in Austria. He became a brilliant German car designer and engineer, creating some of the most famous cars in the world.

Notable People Who Passed Away in 1875

On June 3, the talented French composer Georges Bizet passed away. He is best known for his opera Carmen, which had just premiered that year.

Popular Music and Theater

New Songs Released

Several new songs became popular in 1875:

"Grandfather's Clock" was a well-loved song written by Henry C. Work.
"I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen" was another popular tune, written by Thomas P. Westendorf.
"Nancy Lee" was released, with words by Frederick Edward Weatherly and music by Stephen Adams.
Other songs included "Angels, Meet Me At the Cross Road" by Will Hays, "Carve Dat Possum" by Sam Lucas & Herbert Hershy, "Dreaming Forever of Thee" by John Hill Hewitt, and "The Witches Flight (Galop Caprice)" by Henry A. Russell.

Exciting Stage Shows

Musical theater was very popular in 1875.

The comic opera Trial by Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan opened in different cities. It first premiered in London on March 25 at the Royalty Theatre. Later, it opened in Philadelphia on October 22 at the Arch Street Theatre, and in New York on November 15 at the Eagle Theatre.
Another show, The Zoo, with lyrics and book by Bolton Rowe and music by Arthur Sullivan, opened in London on June 5 at St. James Theatre.