What Happened This Year 1848

All Events 41 Births 95 Deaths 38

Born in 1848

Albert Gustaf Dahlman

Swedish executioner.

Born

1848 178 years ago

Died

July 30th, 1920 105 years ago — 72 years old

Served as an executioner in Sweden during the early 20th century. Carried out multiple death sentences, conducting executions in a judicial capacity. Reputation for maintaining professionalism in the fulfilling of duties. The position involved handling various high-profile cases within the legal system.

Jacques Bouhy

Belgian baritone and opera performer

Born

1848 178 years ago

Died

January 29th, 1929 97 years ago — 81 years old

A prominent Belgian baritone, contributed significantly to the opera scene in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Gained acclaim for the role of Escamillo in Bizet's 'Carmen', performing at renowned opera houses across Europe. Also recognized for performing in several productions of 'Faust' and 'La Bohème', showcasing a powerful vocal ability and stage presence. His performances were characterized by a deep understanding of the characters he portrayed.

Albert Parsons

American journalist and activist

Born

1848 178 years ago

Died

November 11th, 1887 138 years ago — 39 years old

Journalist and activist focused on labor rights. Played a significant role in the Haymarket affair in Chicago, advocating for workers' rights and the eight-hour workday. Contributed to the publication of several labor-focused newspapers and participated in various labor movements throughout the United States. His activism led to his arrest and execution, which drew national attention to the labor movement in America.

William Thompson

American Archer and Olympic Champion

Born

1848 178 years ago

Died

August 12th, 1918 107 years ago — 70 years old

Competed in archery at the early Olympic Games. Secured a gold medal in the men's individual archery event during the 1900 Paris Olympics. Contributed to the popularization of archery in the United States through participation in various competitions.

James Ford Rhodes

Historian and author of American history

Born

1848 178 years ago

Died

January 22nd, 1927 99 years ago — 79 years old

A prominent historian and author, focused on American history and the Civil War era. Authored a significant multi-volume work titled 'History of the Civil War, 1861-1865', which provided a detailed analysis of military and political events during the war. Served as a member of the Ohio Historical Society and was instrumental in furthering historical research and education. Contributed extensively to the understanding of post-war America and its societal changes.