Historical Events in April 1880

Apr 9 British Open Men's Golf, Musselburgh Links: Scotsman Bob Ferguson wins first of 3 straight titles; beats Peter Paxton by 5 strokes

Apr 15 Guy de Maupassant's short story masterpiece "Boule de Suif" (Dumpling) is first published in the collection "Les Soirées de Médan"

Apr 18 An F4 tornado strikes Marshfield, Missouri, killing 99 people and injuring 100.
Apr 24 Amateur Athletic Association, governing body for men's athletics in England & Wales, is founded in Oxford, England