The year 1881 was notable for several significant events around the world. In the United States, it marked the beginning of the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona, involving lawmen like Wyatt Earp and outlaws such as the Clanton brothers. This event became a legendary part of American Western folklore. Internationally, 1881 saw the assassination of Tsar Alexander II of Russia, which led to political unrest and changes in governance. Additionally, the Anglo-Egyptian War began, resulting in British control over Egypt. These events shaped the political landscape of their respective regions.