1888
The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs.
The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs.
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1887
A week after being arrested by the Prussian Secret Police, French police inspector Guillaume Schnaebelé is released on o
A week after being arrested by the Prussian Secret Police, French police inspector Guillaume Schnaebelé is released on o
1887
The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed
The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed
1887
The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed
The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed
1887
The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park
The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park
1887
David Kalākaua, monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, is forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution, which transfers much of…
David Kalākaua, monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii, is forced to sign the Bayonet Constitution, which transfers much of…
1886
Haymarket affair: In Chicago, United States, a homemade bomb is thrown at police officers trying to break up a labor ral
Haymarket affair: In Chicago, United States, a homemade bomb is thrown at police officers trying to break up a labor ral
1886
Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine
Pharmacist John Pemberton first sells a carbonated beverage named "Coca-Cola" as a patent medicine
1885
The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opens for business
The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opens for business
1885
Cree and Assiniboine warriors win the Battle of Cut Knife, their largest victory over Canadian forces during the North-W
Cree and Assiniboine warriors win the Battle of Cut Knife, their largest victory over Canadian forces during the North-W
1885
North-West Rebellion: The four-day Battle of Batoche, pitting rebel Métis against the Canadian government, comes to an e
North-West Rebellion: The four-day Battle of Batoche, pitting rebel Métis against the Canadian government, comes to an e
1885
North-West Rebellion: The four-day Battle of Batoche, pitting rebel Métis against the Canadian government, comes to an e
North-West Rebellion: The four-day Battle of Batoche, pitting rebel Métis against the Canadian government, comes to an e
1885
In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, the Cree leader, Big Bear, escapes the North-West Mounted Polic
In the last military engagement fought on Canadian soil, the Cree leader, Big Bear, escapes the North-West Mounted Polic
1885
Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam – most of pres
Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam – most of pres
1885
Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam – most of pres
Treaty of Tientsin is signed to end the Sino-French War, with China eventually giving up Tonkin and Annam – most of pres
1885
Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog.
Louis Pasteur successfully tests his vaccine against rabies on Joseph Meister, a boy who was bitten by a rabid dog.
1884
The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island
The first purpose-built roller coaster, LaMarcus Adna Thompson's "Switchback Railway", opens in New York's Coney Island
1884
Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average.
Dow Jones & Company publishes its first stock average.