1898
Spanish–American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Spanish–American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
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1898
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in…
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in…
1898
US president William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution, annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States.
US president William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution, annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States.
1898
Spanish–American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under…
Spanish–American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under…
1898
Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
1898
The Hawaiian flag is lowered from ʻIolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the…
The Hawaiian flag is lowered from ʻIolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the…
1898
Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engage in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish…
Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engage in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish…
1898
Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a rescript that convoked the First Hague Peace Conference.
Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a rescript that convoked the First Hague Peace Conference.
1898
The Goodyear tire company is founded in Akron, Ohio.
The Goodyear tire company is founded in Akron, Ohio.
1897
The Greco-Turkish War is declared between Greece and the Ottoman Empire
The Greco-Turkish War is declared between Greece and the Ottoman Empire
1897
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a yea
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a yea
1897
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a yea
A treaty annexing the Republic of Hawaii to the United States is signed; the Republic would not be dissolved until a yea
1897
American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote…
American author Jack London embarks on a sailing trip to take part in the Klondike's gold rush, from which he wrote…
1897
Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British…
Anglo-Afghan War: The Pashtun fakir Saidullah leads an army of more than 10,000 to begin a siege of the British…
1897
Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the…
Anglo-Afghan War: The Siege of Malakand ends when a relief column is able to reach the British garrison in the…
1897
Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo assassinates Spanish Prime Minister Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
Italian anarchist Michele Angiolillo assassinates Spanish Prime Minister Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
1897
The first International Congress of Mathematicians is held in Zürich, Switzerland.
The first International Congress of Mathematicians is held in Zürich, Switzerland.
1896
The United States Supreme Court rules in Plessy v
The United States Supreme Court rules in Plessy v
1896
Charles Dow publishes the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average
Charles Dow publishes the first edition of the Dow Jones Industrial Average