1871 in History

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1871 the staten island ferry westfields boiler explodes killing 07 30

1871

The boiler of the Staten Island Ferry Westfield II exploded at South Ferry in New York City, killing at least 45 people.

The boiler of the Staten Island Ferry Westfield II exploded at South Ferry in New York City, killing at least 45 people.

1871 the great chicago fire pictured began and proceeded to de 10 08

1871

The Great Chicago Fire (pictured), began and proceeded to destroy much of the city's central business district,…

The Great Chicago Fire (pictured), began and proceeded to destroy much of the city's central business district,…

1871 liberian president edward james roye is deposed in a coup d 10 26

1871

Liberian president Edward James Roye was overthrown in modern Africa's first coup d'état.

Liberian president Edward James Roye was overthrown in modern Africa's first coup d'état.

1871 liberian president edward james roye is deposed in a coup d 10 26

1871

Liberian president Edward James Roye (pictured) was overthrown in modern Africa's first coup d'état.

Liberian president Edward James Roye (pictured) was overthrown in modern Africa's first coup d'état.