1881 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 18th century – 19th century – 20th century |
| Decades: | 1850s 1860s 1870s – 1880s – 1890s 1900s 1910s |
| Years: | 1878 1879 1880 – 1881 – 1882 1883 1884 |
The year 1881 was a time of many important events and the birth of famous people. It was a year when new ideas and inventions changed the world.
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Exciting Events of 1881
New Shops and Inventions
In 1881, the famous Hamleys Toy Store opened its doors on Regent's Street in London. This store became a very popular place for toys.
Also, the world's first regular electric tram service started in Berlin. This was a big step forward for public transport. It showed how electricity could be used to move people around cities.
Important Battles
A significant event was the Battle of Majuba Hill on February 27. This battle was part of a conflict in South Africa.
Famous People Born in 1881
Many people who would become very famous were born in 1881.
Artists and Composers
- February 21 – Kenneth J. Alford was born. He became a well-known British composer.
- October 25 – The incredible artist Pablo Picasso was born. He would become one of the most famous painters of all time.
Business Leaders and Popes
- February 11 – Arthur Davidson was born in America. He later became a successful businessman.
- November 25 – Pope John XXIII was born. He later became a very important leader of the Catholic Church.
Notable People Who Passed Away in 1881
The year 1881 also saw the passing of some important figures.
Political Leaders
- September 19 – James A. Garfield, who was the President of the United States, passed away. He was born in 1831.
Images for kids
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Mary Webb
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Anna McNeill Whistler
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Modest Mussorgsky, painted 2–5 March 1881, only a few days before the composer's death
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J. V. Snellman
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