1872
Monet's Impression, Sunrise
A young French painter named Claude Monet painted a hazy Le Havre harbor at dawn with quick, broken brushstrokes and gave it a throwaway title.
Yellowstone National Park
President Grant signed a law setting aside two million acres of Wyoming volcanic country as "a public park or pleasuring ground for the benefit and enjoyment…
Anthony Votes Illegally
In Rochester, Susan B. Anthony talked her way into a polling station and cast a vote for Grant.
First FIFA-style Football Match
On a cold November afternoon at the West of Scotland Cricket Club in Glasgow, England played Scotland in what is recognized as the first international…
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1872?
Saeculum lists 4 events from 1872. The most significant is Monet's Impression, Sunrise: A young French painter named Claude Monet painted a hazy Le Havre harbor at dawn with quick, broken brushstrokes and gave it a throwaway title.
What era was 1872 part of?
1872 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1872?
The events from 1872 span Europe and North America.