The 1890s

1896 130 years ago

Aleksey Lobanov-Rostovsky, Russian politician and diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Russia (born 1824)

Prince Aleksey Borisovich Lobanov-Rostovsky was a Russian statesman, probably best remembered for having concluded the Li-Lobanov Treaty with China, the Peace of Constantinople wit…

Aleksey Lobanov-Rostovsky, Russian politician and diplomat, Minister of Foreign Affairs for Russia (born 1824)

1896 130 years ago

Francis James Child, American scholar and educator (born 1825)

Francis James Child was an American scholar, educator, and folklorist, best known today for his collection of English and Scottish ballads now known as the Child Ballads. Child was…

Francis James Child, American scholar and educator (born 1825)

1896 130 years ago

Antônio Carlos Gomes, Brazilian composer (born 1836)

Antônio Carlos Gomes was a Brazilian composer notable for being the first New World composer whose work was accepted by Europe. He was the only non-European who was successful as a…

Antônio Carlos Gomes, Brazilian composer (born 1836)

1896 130 years ago

Pavlos Kalligas, Greek jurist and politician, Foreign Minister of Greece (born 1814)

Pavlos Kalligas was a Greek jurist, writer and politician. He served as a professor at the University of Athens; as Member and Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament; as cabinet minist…

Pavlos Kalligas, Greek jurist and politician, Foreign Minister of Greece (born 1814)

1896 130 years ago

Hippolyte Fizeau, French physicist and academic (born 1819)

Armand Hippolyte Louis Fizeau was a French physicist who, in 1849, measured the speed of light to within 5% accuracy. In 1851, he measured the speed of light in moving water in an …

Hippolyte Fizeau, French physicist and academic (born 1819)

1896 130 years ago

Emmanuel Benner, French artist (born 1836)

Emmanuel Benner was a French Academic painter and draughtsman. The son of the painter Jean Benner-Fries, he was twin to fellow artist, Jean Benner, and the uncle of the painter Emm…

Emmanuel Benner, French artist (born 1836)

1896 130 years ago

Louis Gerhard De Geer, Swedish lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Sweden (born 1818)

Baron Louis Gerard De Geer af Finspång was a Swedish statesman, lawyer, and writer who served twice as Prime Minister for Justice from 1858 to 1870 and from 1875 to 1876; in 1876, …

Louis Gerhard De Geer, Swedish lawyer and politician, 1st Prime Minister of Sweden (born 1818)

1896 130 years ago

William Morris, English author and poet (born 1834)

William Morris was an English textile designer, poet, artist, writer, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts movement. He was a major contributor to the…

William Morris, English author and poet (born 1834)

1896 130 years ago

Edward Benson, English archbishop (born 1829)

Edward White Benson was archbishop of Canterbury from 1883 until his death. Before this, he was the first Bishop of Truro, serving from 1877 to 1883, and began construction of Trur…

Edward Benson, English archbishop (born 1829)

1896 130 years ago

Anton Bruckner, Austrian organist, composer, and educator (born 1824)

Joseph Anton Bruckner was an Austrian composer and organist best known for his symphonies and sacred music, which includes Masses, Te Deum and motets. The symphonies are considered…

Anton Bruckner, Austrian organist, composer, and educator (born 1824)

1896 130 years ago

Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs, Danish lawyer and politician, 9th Council President of Denmark (born 1817)

Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs was a Danish nobleman and politician. He was Council President of Denmark from 1865 to 1870 as the leader of the Frijs Cabinet.

Christian Emil Krag-Juel-Vind-Frijs, Danish lawyer and politician, 9th Council President of Denmark (born 1817)

1896 130 years ago

James Henry Greathead, South African-English engineer (born 1844)

James Henry Greathead was an English mechanical and civil engineer renowned for his work on the London Underground railways, Winchester Cathedral, and the Liverpool Overhead Railwa…

James Henry Greathead, South African-English engineer (born 1844)

1896 130 years ago

Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour, French philosopher, academic, and politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born…

Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour was a French statesman.

Paul-Armand Challemel-Lacour, French philosopher, academic, and politician, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (born…

1896 130 years ago

Carol Benesch, Czech architect, designed Peleș Castle (born 1822)

Carol Benesch was a Silesian architect of Historicism and Eclecticism orientation established in the Kingdom of Romania.

Carol Benesch, Czech architect, designed Peleș Castle (born 1822)

1896 130 years ago

Ruling in the landmark decision Plessy v

The following landmark court decisions changed the interpretation of existing law in the United States. Such a decision may settle the law in more than one way:establishing a new l…

Ruling in the landmark decision Plessy v

1896 130 years ago

The St

The 1896 St. Louis–East St. Louis tornado was a historic tornado that caused severe damage to downtown St. Louis, Missouri, East St. Louis, Illinois, and surrounding areas on Wedne…

The St

1896 130 years ago

An earthquake registering 8

The 1896 Sanriku earthquake was one of the most destructive seismic events in Japanese history. The 8.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 19:32 on June 15, 1896, approximately 166 …

An earthquake registering 8

1896 130 years ago

A magnitude-8

The 1896 Sanriku earthquake was one of the most destructive seismic events in Japanese history. The 8.5 magnitude earthquake occurred at 19:32 on June 15, 1896, approximately 166 …

A magnitude-8

1896 130 years ago

Politician William Jennings Bryan made his Cross of Gold speech advocating bimetallism, considered one of the greatest…

William Jennings Bryan was an American lawyer, orator, and politician. He was a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running three times as the party's nominee for President of …

Politician William Jennings Bryan made his Cross of Gold speech advocating bimetallism, considered one of the greatest…

1896 130 years ago

A group including George Carmack and Skookum Jim Mason (pictured) discovered gold near Dawson City, Canada, setting…

George Washington Carmack was an American prospector in the Yukon. He was originally credited with registering Discovery Claim, the discovery of gold that set off the Klondike Gold…

A group including George Carmack and Skookum Jim Mason (pictured) discovered gold near Dawson City, Canada, setting…

1896 130 years ago

In the shortest recorded war in history, the Sultanate of Zanzibar surrendered to the United Kingdom after less than…

The Anglo-Zanzibar War was a military conflict fought between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar on 27 August 1896. The conflict lasted between 38 and 45 minutes, mar…

In the shortest recorded war in history, the Sultanate of Zanzibar surrendered to the United Kingdom after less than…

1896 130 years ago

A group including George Carmack and Skookum Jim Mason discovered gold near Dawson City, Canada, setting off the…

George Washington Carmack was an American prospector in the Yukon. He was originally credited with registering Discovery Claim, the discovery of gold that set off the Klondike Gold…

A group including George Carmack and Skookum Jim Mason discovered gold near Dawson City, Canada, setting off the…

1896 130 years ago

Philippine Revolution: In the Battle of San Juan del Monte, the first real battle of the war, a Katipunan force…

The Philippine Revolution was a war of independence waged by the revolutionary organization Katipunan against the Spanish Empire from 1896 to 1898. It was the culmination of the 33…

Philippine Revolution: In the Battle of San Juan del Monte, the first real battle of the war, a Katipunan force…

1895

Émile Levassor wins the world's first real automobile race

Émile Constant Levassor was a French engineer and a pioneer of the automobile industry and car racing in France.

Émile Levassor wins the world's first real automobile race