WHAT ALL HAPPENED JANUARY TO MARCH 1872
Find out what all happened January to March 1872

Construction of the Seven Sisters Colliery, South Wales, begins; located on one of the richest coal sources in Britain. (11. March 1872)

Yohannes IV is crowned Emperor of Ethiopia in Axum, the first imperial coronation in that city in over 200 years. (12. January 1872)

The Prohibition Party holds its first national convention in Columbus, Ohio, nominating James Black as its presidential nominee. (22. February 1872)

Yellowstone National Park is established as the world's first national park. (1. March 1872)

George Westinghouse patents the air brake. (5. March 1872)

In New York City the Metropolitan Museum of Art opens. (20. February 1872)

The Wanderers F.C. won the first FA Cup, the oldest football competition in the world, beating Royal Engineers A.F.C. 1-0 at The Oval in Kennington, London. (16. March 1872)

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