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Arthur Achleitner
1858Aug, 16

Arthur Achleitner

Arthur Achleitner, German author (d. 1927)
Arthur Achleitner (August 16, 1858 in Straubing, Bavaria, Germany – September 29, 1927 in Munich) was a German writer. His works are noteworthy because he describes local customs and peculiarities of the people in the Austrian and Bavarian Alps, and the Mediterranean regions of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire (mainly Croatia and Bosnia).

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    The Wedding March by Felix Mendelssohn is played at the marriage of Queen Victoria's daughter, Victoria, and Friedrich of Prussia, and becomes a popular wedding processional.
  • 30Jan

    The Hallé

    The first Hallé concert is given in Manchester, England, marking the official founding of The Hallé orchestra as a full-time, professional orchestra.
  • 11Feb

    Lourdes apparitions

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  • 5Aug

    Transatlantic telegraph cable

    Cyrus West Field and others complete the first transatlantic telegraph cable after several unsuccessful attempts. It will operate for less than a month.
  • 16Aug

    Transatlantic telegraph cable

    U.S. President James Buchanan inaugurates the new transatlantic telegraph cable by exchanging greetings with Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. However, a weak signal forces a shutdown of the service in a few weeks.