Okay, here's a breakdown of notable events in 1877, presented in a Wikipedia-esque style with Markdown formatting and relevant links:
1877
1877 was a year of significant developments across the globe, marked by political shifts, technological advancements, and cultural milestones.
Political and Social Events
March 2 – United States Presidential Election of 1876 Resolution: The United States Congress resolved the contested 1876 presidential election between Republican Rutherford B. Hayes and Democrat Samuel Tilden. A special Electoral Commission awarded Hayes the presidency, effectively ending Reconstruction in the Southern states. This is often considered the formal end of the Reconstruction Era.
March 4 – Rutherford B. Hayes Inaugurated: Rutherford B. Hayes is inaugurated as the 19th President of the United States.
April 24 – Withdrawal of Federal Troops: President Hayes orders the withdrawal of federal troops from South Carolina, effectively ending military Reconstruction in the South. This marks a pivotal moment in the retreat from federal intervention in Southern affairs.
June 21 – Beginning of the Nez Perce War: The Nez Perce War begins in the United States as the U.S. Army attempts to force the Nez Perce tribe onto a reservation. This was part of a larger pattern of conflict between Native American tribes and the expanding United States.
July – The Great Railroad Strike of 1877: One of the first major labor strikes in United States history, the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 began in Martinsburg, West Virginia, in response to wage cuts. It quickly spread across the nation, involving hundreds of thousands of workers and requiring federal intervention to suppress.
October 18 – End of the Nez Perce War: Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe surrenders to the United States Army, near the Bear Paw Mountains in Montana, marking the end of the Nez Perce War. Chief Joseph's surrender speech became a symbol of resistance and the tragic fate of Native Americans.
December 15 - Thomas Edison demonstrates his Phonograph publicly.
Science and Technology
Eadweard Muybridge's Motion Studies: Photographer Eadweard Muybridge continues his groundbreaking work in motion studies, capturing sequential photographs of horses in motion. These images would later be instrumental in the development of motion pictures.
Nikola Tesla Moves to Europe: Nikola Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor, moved to Europe.
Culture
Anna Sewell Publishes Black Beauty: The novel Black Beauty, written by Anna Sewell, is published. It became a highly influential work of animal welfare literature.
The Washington Post is founded: The United States daily newspaper is founded.
This list provides a concise overview of some of the most significant events of 1877. The year was marked by important shifts in United States politics, the ongoing expansion of industrial technology, and continued cultural expressions.