Jan 01politics
1881.
What happened in 1881?
The year 1881 was notable in American history for the assassination of President James A. Garfield, the 20th President. Another important event was the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, a shootout that led to three deaths and three injuries. The year also saw the births of eleven notable figures and one notable death. These events show the turbulent nature of late 19th-century America during a time of political tension and frontier lawlessness.
Events
20
Births
17
Deaths
6
Era
1880s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1881
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1881Jan 01politics
Jan 01general
Jan 01politics
Jan 09war
Jan 15war
Jan 16war
Jan 28war
February
02.1881April
04.1881May
05.1881July
07.1881Jul 02politics
Assassination of James A. Garfield
1881 murder of the 20th President of the United States
August
08.1881September
09.1881October
10.1881Oct 14disaster
Oct 26disaster
December
12.1881End of 1881 Record · 20 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
The year 1881 was notable in American history for the assassination of President James A. Garfield, the 20th President. Another important event was the gunfight at the O.K. Corral, a shootout that led to three deaths and three injuries. The year also saw the births of eleven notable figures and one notable death. These events show the turbulent nature of late 19th-century America during a time of political tension and frontier lawlessness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1881?
In 1881, President James A. Garfield was assassinated in July, and there was a famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, on October 26. These were key moments in American political and frontier history.
Who was assassinated in 1881?
President James A. Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau. Garfield was shot on July 2, 1881, and succumbed to his wounds on September 19, 1881, after serving 200 days in office.
What was the gunfight at the O.K. Corral?
The gunfight at the O.K. Corral was a notable shootout on October 26, 1881, in Tombstone, Arizona. It involved lawmen Wyatt Earp, his brothers Virgil and Morgan, and Doc Holliday confronting a group of outlaws known as the Cowboys.
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