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'''1869''' was two years before the founding of the City of [[Birmingham]]. | '''1869''' was two years before the founding of the City of [[Birmingham]]. | ||
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== Individuals == | == Individuals == | ||
[[Image:David McLendon.jpg|right|thumb|[[David McLendon]] in 1920]] | |||
* [[Samuel R. Freeman]] became president of [[Samford University|Howard College]]. | * [[Samuel R. Freeman]] became president of [[Samford University|Howard College]]. | ||
* [[Thomas Harrison]] became [[Shelby County Sheriff]] again. | * [[Thomas Harrison]] became [[Shelby County Sheriff]] again. | ||
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In 1869, Ulysses S. Grant became president of the U.S. The American Museum of Natural History was founded in New York. Purdue University was founded. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the National Woman's Suffrage Association. The first issue of the scientific journal ''Nature'' was published. The first game of football between two American colleges was played. The Suez Canal opened | In 1869, Ulysses S. Grant became president of the U.S. The American Museum of Natural History was founded in New York. Purdue University was founded. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the National Woman's Suffrage Association. The first issue of the scientific journal ''Nature'' was published. The first game of football between two American colleges was played. The Suez Canal opened. | ||
Notable births in 1869 included Grigori Rasputin, Neville Chamberlain, Mahatma Gandhi, John Heisman, and Henri Matisse. | Notable books published in 1869 included ''Good Wives'' by Louisa May Alcott, ''Lorna Doone'' by R. D. Blackmore, ''War and Peace'' by Leo Tolstoy, and ''Innocents Abroad'' by Mark Twain. | ||
Notable births in 1869 included mystic Grigori Rasputin, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, political leader Mahatma Gandhi, football coach John Heisman, and painter Henri Matisse. Notable deaths included those of composer Carl Loewe, explorer Charles Sturt, engineer John A. Roebling, lexicographer Peter Mark Roget, and former president Franklin Pierce. | |||
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Revision as of 17:23, 28 December 2011
1869 was two years before the founding of the City of Birmingham.
Events
- The Argo and Calera post offices were established.
- Talladega College was chartered.
Business
- The Drennen and Company Department Store opened for business.
Works
Buildings
Individuals
- Samuel R. Freeman became president of Howard College.
- Thomas Harrison became Shelby County Sheriff again.
- Mortimer Jordan, Jr was appointed surgeon to the Alabama penitentiary.
- A. O. Lane was admitted to the bar.
Births
- January 31: Morris Newfield, rabbi
- February 18: David McLendon, President of Birmingham City Commission (1921–1925)
- September 19: B. H. Cooper, businessman and Birmingham Alderman
- November 11: George Huddleston, Sr, politician
- John Lewis Morris, aviator
- D. F. Sugg, Mayor of Ensley
Graduations
- B. B. Comer from Emory and Henry College
Deaths
- July 12: Daniel Davis, physician and settler
- William Browne, coal operator
Context
In 1869, Ulysses S. Grant became president of the U.S. The American Museum of Natural History was founded in New York. Purdue University was founded. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton formed the National Woman's Suffrage Association. The first issue of the scientific journal Nature was published. The first game of football between two American colleges was played. The Suez Canal opened.
Notable books published in 1869 included Good Wives by Louisa May Alcott, Lorna Doone by R. D. Blackmore, War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, and Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain.
Notable births in 1869 included mystic Grigori Rasputin, British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain, political leader Mahatma Gandhi, football coach John Heisman, and painter Henri Matisse. Notable deaths included those of composer Carl Loewe, explorer Charles Sturt, engineer John A. Roebling, lexicographer Peter Mark Roget, and former president Franklin Pierce.
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