What Happened on September 5, 1871

Historical Events

  • German archaeologist Carl Mauch is the first European to explore the ruins of the medieval Shona city of Great Zimbabwe, the largest archaeological site in Sub-Saharan Africa [1]
1871 Highlights

About September 5, 1871

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 8 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo