Historical Events tagged with "1881"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Rockslide Buries Village of Elm in Switzerland
In Glarus, Switzerland, a devastating rockslide struck the village of Elm, burying a significant area under debris. The slide destroyed 83 buildings and resulted in the loss of 115 lives. Initiated by heavy rainfall and geological instability, this natural disaster reshaped the community and the local landscape. The aftermath left survivors grappling with the loss and a village that needed to be rebuilt amidst the desolation and mourning.
Continue ReadingDevastating Hurricane Strikes Savannah, Georgia
A powerful hurricane made landfall near Savannah, Georgia, causing widespread destruction and resulting in approximately 700 fatalities. The storm impacted the southeastern U.S. coastline, bringing heavy rainfall, high winds, and storm surges. Local communities faced significant challenges in recovery as infrastructure was heavily damaged and essential resources were disrupted. The magnitude of the disaster prompted a response from nearby states and highlighted the need for better forecasting and disaster preparedness.
Continue ReadingCharles J. Guiteau Assassinated President Garfield
Charles J. Guiteau, an embittered office-seeker, shot U.S. President James A. Garfield at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station in Washington, D.C. Guiteau had been frustrated by his failure to secure a government position, believing that Garfield's death would benefit the nation. The president was wounded severely, and he succumbed to infections and complications from his injuries later in September.
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