Historical Events
Historic Publication
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott is published in America by Roberts Brothers of Boston
- 1st edition of Maasbode published
- St Pancras railway station opens in London, largest single span roof in the world (689ft (240m) long, 100ft high (30m) a high point of Victorian Gothic architecture [1]
Famous Deaths
- Mongkut [Rama IV], King of Thailand (1851-68), opened country to the West (model for musical "The King and I"), dies at 63
About October 1, 1868
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 154 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
