Historical Events
- British High Commissioner Sir Bartle Frere arrives in Capetown
Fred "The Demon" Spofforth
Test Cricket debut of feared Australian fast bowler Fred "The Demon" Spofforth; Australia loses 2nd Test by 4 wickets vs England at Melbourne Cricket Ground
- The family with samurai antecedents who responded to the Saigo army in Ōita Nakatsu rebels.
Famous Deaths
- Antoine Cournot, French philosopher and mathematician (rule of Cournot), dies at 75
1877 Highlights
About March 31, 1877
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 147 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Aries
