12 May 1881 May 12, 2016 Author: Staff In North Africa, Tunisia becomes a French protectorate. Famous Words of Inspiration..."The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind." Gilbert K. Chesterton — Click here for more from Gilbert K. Chesterton Related posts: 14 July 1881 26 October 1881 14 April 1881 26 October 1881 14 April 1881 14 July 1881 26 October 1881 4 December 1881 Categories: History Tags: 12 May, 1881