What Happened on November 5, 1881

Historical Events

  • 1,600 police and volunteers attack Māori settlement at Parihaka in western Taranaki which had become the symbol of protest against the confiscation of Māori land, New Zealand
  • French government-Ferry resigns

Famous Birthdays

  • George A. Malcolm, American jurist (17th Associate Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court) and educator, born in Concord, Michigan (d. 1961)

About November 5, 1881

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio