March 1872Rangers FoundationPeter Campbell
Joins the group that founds Rangers Football Club in Glasgow.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1872, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Joins the group that founds Rangers Football Club in Glasgow.
Becomes one of the four young founders of Rangers Football Club.
Helps found Rangers after discussing the idea with friends in Glasgow's West End.
Helps establish Rangers with Moses McNeil, William McBeath and Peter Campbell.
Birth of Bertrand Russell
Plays in Rangers' first recorded match, a goalless draw with Callander on Glasgow Green.
Birth of Emily Wilding Davison
Agrres to the settlement of the Alabama Claims in favour of the Americans
Arbitrators award $15 million to the US against Britain after the Civil War
Secures the passage of the Ballot Act for secret voting ballots
Appointed Governor General of the Sudan
Appointed Governor of Central Africa
Plays a key role in what Karl Marx calls the "Great awakening" of the agricultural workers in 1872
Invents a tide predictor
Appointed Irish Queens Counsel
Lucas establishes the business that develops into a major automotive-components manufacturer.
Responsible for the Liquor Licensing Act leading to the fall Gladstones Government
Responsible for the Liquor Licensing Act
Secures the passage of the Ballot Act for secret voting ballots
Plays a key role in what Karl Marx calls the "Great awakening" of the agricultural workers in 1872
Founds & leads new pressure group
Responsible for the Liquor Licensing Act leading to the fall Gladstones Government
Unpopularity of the reforms leads to the Governments downfall. Publicans & brewers support the Conservative Party. Limits places where alcohol can be sold, riots ensue
Responsible for the Liquor Licensing Act leading to the fall Gladstones Government
Publication of "Through the Looking Glass"
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