Historical Events
Little Women
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott is published in America by Roberts Brothers of Boston
- 1st edition of Maasbode published
- St Pancras railway station opens in London, largest single span roof in the world (689ft (240m) long, 100ft high (30m) a high point of Victorian Gothic architecture [1]
Famous Deaths
Mongkut (1804-1868)
King of Thailand (1851-68), opened country to the West (model for musical "The King and I"), dies of malaria at 63
Died in 1868 1868 Highlights
About October 1, 1868
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 155 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
