Timelines for year 1874

Mark Twain

Mark Twain


Only one of his four children, Clara Clemens (1874-1962), survived him. His other children: Jean (1880-1909), Susy (1872-1896) and Langdon (1870-1872).

August Zirner

August Zirner


Grandson of the distinguished Austrian composer Franz Schmidt (1874-1939).

Jean C. Havez

Jean C. Havez


His ASCAP biography lists his birth year as 1874.

William Clifford

William Clifford


Not to be confused with writer William H. Clifford (1874-1938).

Myrtle Gonzalez

Myrtle Gonzalez


Daughter of Manuel George Gonzalez, a grocer, and Lillian L. Cook (1874-1932), a one-time opera singer. Her siblings were Stella and Manuel Jr. Her father's family was Spanish and her mother's was Irish.

Minnie Palmer

Minnie Palmer


Made her stage debut on 8 June, 1874 in "Le Pavillon Rouge" at the Park Theater in Brooklyn, New York.