March 1871

Saturday 18:

President of the French government Thiers orders evacuation of Paris, a socialist government rules the city.

Tuesday 21:

Journalist Henry Morton Stanley began his trek to find the missionary and explorer David Livingstone.

Wednesday 22:

In North Carolina, William Woods Holden becomes the first governor of a U.S. state to be removed from office by impeachment.

Sunday 26:

The Paris Commune is formally established in Paris.

Monday 27:

First international rugby football match, England v. Scotland, played in Edinburgh at Raeburn Place.

Wednesday 29:

The Royal Albert Hall is opened by Queen Victoria.