Charles Kingsley English priest and author (b. 1819)
Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 – 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms. He was a friend and correspondent of Charles Darwin.
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Empress Dowager Cixi
Guangxu Emperor of Qing dynasty China begins his reign, under Empress Dowager Cixi's regency. - 3Mar
Opéra-Comique
Georges Bizet's opera Carmen receives its première at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. - 15Mar
John McCloskey
Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States.