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Events on Monday 19 September 1881 3
1831 – 1881James A. Garfield20th President — assassinated after 200 daysJames A. Garfield (Nov 19, 1831 – Sep 19, 1881) was the 20th President, shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, just four months into his presidency. He lingered for 79 days before dying, largely due to poor medical treatment.
1881Garfield presidency20th President — assassinated 1881James A. Garfield served as the 20th President from March 4, 1881 until his death on September 19, 1881 following an assassination attempt on July 2. His death led to passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
1881 – 1885Arthur presidency21st President — 1881 to 1885Chester A. Arthur assumed the presidency on September 19, 1881 after Garfield's death, serving until March 4, 1885. He signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act and the first federal immigration law.