1871: what happened around the world

In 1871, 77 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Treaty of Frankfurt, Great Chicago Fire and Treaty of Versailles (1871) among the best known. 67 more were already under way, such as Franco-Prussian War and Russo-Turkish Wars. 71 things were founded or built that year, from German Empire and Paris Commune.

77events began
67already under way
71founded or built
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Wars, battles and sieges42

+2 less-known, on the globe.

Accidents and fires12

Revolts, massacres and attacks11

Treaties, councils and politics5

Disasters4

Expeditions3

Already under way in 187167

Came to an end in 187113

Founded or built in 187171

+41 more, on the globe.

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Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →