As of the start of 1874, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Learn about 77 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1874 or search by date or keyword.

What happened in the year 1874 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1874.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. Chief Cochise, one of the great leaders of the Apache …

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Events from the year 1874 in the United States. January 1 – New York City annexes The Bronx. February 21 – The Oakland Daily Tribune publishes its first newspaper. March 18 – Hawaii …

November 28 – King Kalākaua's 1874–75 state visit to the United States begins when the ship carrying him from Hawaii, USS Benicia, docks in San Francisco. The San Diego Natural …

Collection of famous and memorable historical events happened around the world in the year 1874, nicely categorized month wise and many more.

Full 12-month 1874 Calendar plus selected historical events of 1874.

In Mississippi, over 20 African Americans are killed in the "Clinton Massacre." By the so-called "Compromise of 1877," Republican Rutherford B. Hayes becomes president and the last …