- The case against Mgr Capel continues in London.
- Henry Jennings seeks permission to publish a biography of Newman.
- Sheridan Purcell publishes a biographical sketch of Newman in 'Celebrities of the Day'
| - Charles Parnell is put in gaol for agitation over the Irish Home Rule question.
- The Democratic Federation is established as Britain's first socialist political party.
- The Natural History Museum opens in Kensington.
- Fenian bombing campaign begins in a bid to force Home Rule for Ireland.
- Postal Orders become a form of legal currency.
| - The Vatican Archives are opened to the public with the establishment of a permanent public reading room.
- Gunfight at the OK Corral in Tombstone, Arizona.
- American-Indian Wars end.
- President Garfield assasinated, suceeded by Vice-President Chester Arthur as 21st President.
- First Boer War ends.
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