What Happened on March 14, 1875

Historical Events

Music Premiere

Bedřich Smetana's symphonic poem "Vysehrad" (The High Castle) premieres in Prague; it later becomes the first section of the "Má Vlast" collection

Famous Birthdays

  • Isadore Gilbert Mudge, American librarian and author (Thackeray Dictionary), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1957)
  • Norman O'Neill, English composer, born in Kensington, London, England (d. 1934)

About March 14, 1875

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces