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==Events==
==Events==
*March 13 - Alexander II of Russia is assassinated by [[Ignacy Hryniewiecki]], when he throws a bomb at the Tsar, fatally wounding Alexander II, himself, and wounding several bystanders.
*March 13 - Tsar Alexander II of Russia is assassinated by [[Ignacy Hryniewiecki]], when he throws a bomb at the Tsar, fatally wounding Alexander II, himself, and wounding several bystanders. His son, [[Alexander III of Russia|Alexander III]], subsequently becomes Tsar.
*July 2 - President James A. Garfield is [[Assassination of James A. Garfield|assassinated]] by [[Charles J. Guiteau]]. He dies 79 days later due to an infection as of a result.
*July 2 - President James A. Garfield is [[Assassination of James A. Garfield|assassinated]] by [[Charles J. Guiteau]]. He dies 79 days later due to an infection as of a result.
*Unknown - The [[Kenpeitai]], the military police arm of the Imperial Japanese Army, is established.
*Unknown - The [[Kenpeitai]], the military police arm of the Imperial Japanese Army, is established.