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What Happened on September 20, 1871

Historical Events

  • Bishop John Coleridge Patteson martyred on the island of Nukapu, a Polynesian outlier island now in the Temotu province of the Solomon Islands. He was the first bishop of Melanesia.
1871 Highlights

About September 20, 1871

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 152 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo