WHAT ALL HAPPENED SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 1872
Find out what all happened September to December 1872

King Oscar II accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway. (18. September 1872)

Women's suffrage in the United States: In defiance of the law, suffragist Susan B. Anthony votes for the first time, and is later fined $100. (5. November 1872)

American Indian Wars: The Modoc War begins with the Battle of Lost River. (29. November 1872)

In Louisiana, P. B. S. Pinchback becomes the first serving African-American governor of a U.S. state. (9. December 1872)

The crewless American ship  Mary Celeste is found by the British brig Dei Gratia. The ship had been abandoned for nine days but was only slightly damaged. (4. December 1872)

Challenger expedition: HMS Challenger, commanded by Captain George Nares, sails from Portsmouth, England. (21. December 1872)

The Bloomingdale brothers opened their first store at 938 Third Avenue, New York City. (3. October 1872)

The first Shriners Temple (called Mecca) is established in New York City. (26. September 1872)

The first-ever international football match takes place at Hamilton Crescent, Glasgow, between Scotland and England. (30. November 1872)

The Great Boston Fire of 1872. (9. November 1872)

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