What happened on 31 January 1871?

Discover what happened on 31 January 1871 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

  • Ábrahám Bodon (Hungarian politician (1810–1871))
  • Nicolas-Henri Jacob (French lithographer and painter (1782-1871))
  • John Ross (Canadian lawyer, politician, and businessman (1818-1871))
  • Pierre Maleden (French composer, musicologist and music teacher)
  • Abel Minard (American businessman (1814–1871))
  • José Rufino Zado Rodríguez (Argentinian military personnel)
  • William Hayes (British barrister, d. 1871)
  • Sidonie Berthon (French painter)
  • Jules Didier Seveste (French actor)
  • Johann Alexander Friedrich Wilhelm August von Freyhold
  • Amelia Auriol Hay-Drummond ((1794-1871))
  • Agatha Petronella Maria Theresia du Ry ((1792-1871))
  • Hermann Kestner ((1786-1871))
  • Caroline Permeeke
  • Ábrahám Bodon (Hungarian politician (1810–1871))
  • Nicolas-Henri Jacob (French lithographer and painter (1782-1871))
  • John Ross (Canadian lawyer, politician, and businessman (1818-1871))
  • Pierre Maleden (French composer, musicologist and music teacher)
  • Abel Minard (American businessman (1814–1871))
  • José Rufino Zado Rodríguez (Argentinian military personnel)
  • Caroline Permeeke