February 1, 1884
The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.
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On February 1, in the year 1884:
The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is the principal historical dictionary of the English language, published by Oxford University Press (OUP), a University of Oxford publishing house.
Why February 1, 1884 matters:
The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: February 1, 1884
The 19th century transformed daily life through industrial tools, transport, urban infrastructure, and expanding education.
The event on this day: The first volume (A to Ant) of the Oxford English Dictionary is published.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_English_Dictionary (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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