What Happened on February 19, 1881

Historical Events

  • Kansas becomes 1st state to prohibit all alcoholic beverages

Famous Birthdays

  • Armin Knab, German lawyer, jurist, composer (Eichendorff-cycle), and educator, born in Oberaurach, Bavaria, Kingdom of Germany (d. 1951)
  • Evert Gorter, Dutch children's pioneering paediatrician (founder of Dutch medical child care), born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 1954)
  • Paul Zech, German writer, born in Briesen, Western Prussia (d. 1946)

About February 19, 1881

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Pisces