Historical Events
- Cetshwayo ascends to the throne as king of the Zulu nation following the death of his father Mpande.
Famous Birthdays
- Guy Standing, English actor (Cradle Song), born in London, England (d. 1937)
1873 Highlights
About September 1, 1873
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
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