Year by year · 19th century

1873

1873 in world history: 8 events, 14 births, 22 deaths, 2 works, 8 states founded and 7 that came to an end. 969 recorded states existed that year.

Events

  1. 20 May

    Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis patent riveted denim trousers

    The patent for copper rivets at the stress points of work trousers marked the birth of blue jeans. Made for labourers in the American West, they became a global garment.

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In the profiles

Wars and longer events

Born in 1873 14

Died in 1873 22

Works 2

States founded 8

States that came to an end 7

Great speeches

Susan B. Anthony on Women's Right to VoteSusan B. Anthony

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