1877 facts for kids
The year 1877 was a time of many important events and the birth of several notable people. It was also a year when significant figures passed away, and new artistic creations came to life.
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New Beginnings: Famous Births in 1877
The year 1877 welcomed many individuals who would later become famous.
Sports Stars Born in 1877
- October 29 – Wilfred Rhodes was born. He became a well-known English cricketer.
Leaders and Thinkers Born in 1877
- November 9 – Muhammad Iqbal was born. He is remembered as the national poet of Pakistan.
- Khan Sahib Abdul Majid Khan Tarin was born. He was a judge and a lawmaker from British India. He also helped many people through his charity work.
- November 24 – Alben W. Barkley was born. He later served as the 35th Vice President of the United States.
End of an Era: Notable Deaths in 1877
The year 1877 also marked the passing of some important historical figures.
Military Figures Who Died in 1877
- October 29 – Nathan Bedford Forrest, an American general from the Confederate side, passed away.
Art and Culture in 1877
This year brought exciting new works to the world of art and entertainment.
Music and Theatre Premieres
- February 20 – The famous ballet Swan Lake by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky had its very first performance in Moscow.
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April 24: The start of the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878).
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Edmund Landau
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George Hackenschmidt
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John Latham
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Edward Ellington
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Henrietta A. Bingham
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Sophie of Württemberg
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