What happened in 1873
9 entries recorded for 1873, listed by date. That was 153 years ago.
1873 at a glance
- Years ago
- 153 (as of 2026)
- Century
- 19th century
- Decade
- 1870s
- Generation born
- Before the named generations
- Entries here
- 9
- Breakdown
- 9 historical events
February
- February 18
Vasil Levski
Vasil Levski, a national hero of Bulgaria, was executed in Sofia by the Ottoman authorities for his efforts to establish an independent Bulgarian republic.
March
- March 26
First Aceh Expedition
A Dutch military expedition was launched to bombard Banda Aceh, the capital of the Aceh Sultanate in present-day Indonesia, beginning the Aceh War.
April
- April 4
Royal Kennel Club
The Kennel Club, the world's oldest kennel club, was founded in the United Kingdom after Sewallis Shirley became frustrated by trying to organise dog shows without a consistent set of rules.
May
- May 23
North-West Mounted Police
The North-West Mounted Police, the forerunner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, was established to bring law and order to and assert Canadian sovereignty over the Northwest Territories.
August
- August 23
Albert Bridge, London
The Albert Bridge, spanning the River Thames in London, opened to traffic.
September
- September 1
Cetshwayo
Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu nation following the death of his father Mpande.
- September 18
Panic of 1873
Panic of 1873: The American bank Jay Cooke & Company declared bankruptcy, setting off a chain reaction of bank failures.
October
- October 18
Renton F.C.
Renton defeated Kilmarnock 2–0 in the opening match of the inaugural Scottish Cup.
November
- November 22
SS Ville du Havre
The French steamship Ville du Havre collided with a Scottish iron clipper in the North Atlantic and sank with the loss of 226 lives.
Questions about 1873
What happened in 1873?
This site records 9 entries for 1873, including Vasil Levski on February 18. They are listed below by date.
How long ago was 1873?
153 years ago, counting from 2026. Anyone born in 1873 turns 153 this year.
Which century is 1873 in?
1873 falls in the 19th century, in the 1870s.
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