Historical Events
Great Chicago Fire
The Great Chicago Fire is finally extinguished after 3 days, leaving approximately 300 dead, 100,000 homeless, and costing $222m in damage
Famous Deaths
- Octavius Catto, American educator (Institute for Colored Youth, 1859-71), civil rights activist, and baseball player (Philadelphia Pythians, 1865-71), killed in election day race riot in Philadelphia at 32
Died in 1871 1871 Highlights
About October 10, 1871
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
