1873Events The United Kingdom declares war against Ghana's King Kofi KariKari, who was involved in the trading of slaves. The war ended by July and the British established the Gold Coast Colony. January 17 Indian Wars: First Battle of the Stronghold during th	1873 in musicSee also 1872 in music, other events of 1873, 1874 in music and the list of 'years in music'. Events Published popular music "Silver Threads Among the Gold" by Hart Pease Danks & Eben Eugene Rexford "The German Polka" by Gus Williams "Home on the Range" b	1873 in literatureSee also 1872 in literature, other events of 1873, 1874 in literature, list of years in literature. Events New Books Around the World in Eighty Days Jules Verne La Corde au cou Emile Gaboriau Far From the Madding Crowd Thomas Hardy The Fiend's Delight Amb
1873 in sportsSee also 1872 in sports, other events of 1873, 1874 in sports and the list of 'years in sports'. Boat race Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Cambridge Football (Soccer) FA Cup Wanderers FC beat Oxford University 2-0 Horse racing First Preakness Stakes won by	1873 in CanadaSee also 1872 in Canada, other events of 1873, 1874 in Canada and the list of 'years in Canada'. Events February 26 Gedeon Ouimet becomes Premier of Quebec, replacing Pierre-Joseph-Olivier Chauveau April James Pope becomes Premier of Prince Edward Island	1873 in scienceSee also Other events of 1873 List of years in science. 1872 in science 1873 in science 1874 in science. The year 1873 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. Awards Copley Medal: Hermann Helmholtz Wollaston Medal fo
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