The 1880s

Explore 352 historical events from 1880–1889.

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Chester Alan Arthur was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He was a Republican from New York who previously served as the 20th vice president under…

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1881 145 years ago

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Harry Jheopart Capehart Sr. was an American lawyer, politician, and businessperson in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Capehart served as a member of the West Virginia House of Del…

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1881 145 years ago

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George Elsworth Wiley was an American racing cyclist who competed in the early twentieth century.

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