What Happened This Year 1870

All Events 48 Births 137 Deaths 46

Born in 1870

Albert Fish

American serial killer and cannibal

Born

1870 156 years ago

Died

January 16th, 1936 90 years ago — 66 years old

Engaged in a series of gruesome murders, particularly targeting children in the 1920s. Operated primarily in New York City, which became the backdrop for several of his crimes. Captured in 1934 after the abduction and murder of young Grace Budd, leading to a high-profile trial that captured national attention. Convicted and sentenced to death, executed in the electric chair in 1936.

Kitaro Nishida

Japanese philosopher and academic

Born

1870 156 years ago

Died

June 7th, 1945 80 years ago — 75 years old

Contributed significantly to the field of philosophy, particularly in Eastern and Western thought. Developed a unique philosophical system that combined Zen Buddhism with Western philosophical concepts. Founded the Kyoto School, which became a prominent philosophical movement in Japan. Served as a professor at Kyoto University and influenced many students and scholars throughout his career.