What happened on 31 March 1870?

Discover what happened on 31 March 1870 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Anton Ernst von Schaffgotsch ((1804-1870))
  • Carl Engel von der Rabenau (painter (1817-1870))
  • Karl von Rothkirch-Panthen (Austrian politician, Chairman of Bohemian Diet (1807-1870))
  • Johannes Hendricus Hubertus de Poorter (politician (1804–1870))
  • William Vermilye Brady (American politician (1811–1870))
  • Antoni Zygmunt Helcel (Polish politician (1808-1870))
  • Alexander Boyd (county solicitor murdered by the Klu Klux Klan)
  • William Vermilye Brady (American politician (1811–1870))
  • Antoni Zygmunt Helcel (Polish politician (1808-1870))
  • Joseph Williams (Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court (1801-1870))
  • William Butler (British painter, born 1824)
  • Alexander Boyd (county solicitor murdered by the Klu Klux Klan)