- Death of Newman's brother-in-law John Mozley.
- Herbert Vaughan appointed 2nd Bishop of Salford in September.
- Publication of Discussions and Arguments. Historical Sketches.
| - Birth of philosopher Bertrand Russell, and composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
- Publication of first edition of the Chambers' English Dictionary.
- Abolition of Stocks as a form of punishment.
- Licensing Act requires public houses to register for licenses and restricts opening hours.
- Ballot Act introduces secret ballots and abolishes public hustings.
- Albert Memorial unveiled in London.
- The cargo ship Mary Celeste is found mysteriously abandoned at sea.
| - Bloomingdales opens in New York
- Yellowstone is declared the world's first National Park.
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