Historical Events
- Great Britain annexes Griqualand, South Africa
Grant Takes on the Klan
US President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus in parts of South Carolina during prosecutions against Ku Klux Klan
About October 17, 1871
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
