What Happened in Sep 1881

Great Thumb Forest Fire

In the Lower Peninsula of the state of Michigan, a widespread drought had begun to dry out pastures, crops, wells and, eventually, forests. The... Read more

President Chester A. Arthur Takes Oath of Office After the Assassination of James Garfield

On this day in 1881, Chester Arthur is inaugurated, becoming the third person to serve as president in that year. The year 1881 began with... Read more