What Happened This Year 1870

All Events 48 Births 137 Deaths 46

Born in 1870

Saul Raphael Landau

Zionist lawyer and journalist

Born

1870 156 years ago

Died

July 16th, 1943 82 years ago — 73 years old

Born to a Polish Jewish family, Landau dedicated life to legal and journalistic advocacy for Zionism. Active in various capacities, he worked as a lawyer representing Jewish interests. Engagement in journalism allowed exploration of political issues affecting Jewish communities. Landau's efforts contributed to the promotion of Zionist ideas and support for Jews in the diaspora. His legacy includes published works that discuss conditions faced by Jews and reflections on the Zionist movement during a critical period leading up to World War II.

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.