1870s (LDS)
| Centuries: 18th century – 19th century – 20th century | |
| Decades: 1840s 1850s 1860s – 1870s – 1880s 1890s 1900s | |
| Years: 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879 | |
1877
- August 29: President Brigham Young passes away, after leading the church for 33 years. John Taylor assumes control of the church as President of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles.
See also
- 1870s (worldwide)