January 7
January 7
Zora Neale Hurston is born
On January 7, 1891, Zora Neale Hurston, novelist and folklorist, is born in Notasulga, Alabama. Although at the time of her death in 1960, Hurston had published more books than any…
A Year In History: 1891
This Year in History:
1891
Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.
February 6
February 6
Dalton Gang commits its first train robbery
The members of the Dalton Gang stage an unsuccessful train robbery near Alila, California—an inauspicious beginning to their careers as serious criminals. Bob, Emmett and Grat Dalton were only three…
December 21
December 21
First basketball game played
On December 21, 1891, 30‑year‑old James Naismith introduces the first game of basketball. Based on 13 rules created by Naismith, the game is tested by 18 students at the International Young…
