What Happened in 1874
3 historical events, 13 notable births, and 1 notable deaths in 1874.
Major Events
January 1874
general
1874 — year
December 1874
general
transit of Venus — astronomical transit of Venus across the Sun
May 1874
war
Japanese invasion of Taiwan — punitive expedition to Formosa (Taiwan), first foreign military campaign after the Meiji Ishin (Meiji Restoration)