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In Saint Petersburg, Russian scientist Alexander Stepanovich Popov demonstrates to the Russian Physical and Chemical Soc
The Republic of Formosa is formed, with Tang Jingsong as its president
Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively defeats a smaller Formosan army at…
Japanese invasion of Taiwan: Battle of Baguashan: The Empire of Japan decisively defeats a smaller Formosan army at…
Coxey's Army, the first significant American protest march, arrives in Washington, D
Four thousand Pullman Palace Car Company workers go on a wildcat strike
The Manchester Ship Canal in the United Kingdom is officially opened by Queen Victoria, who later knights its designer S
Assassination of the French President, Sadi Carnot by Sante Caserio during the Ère des attentats (1892–1894)
The short-lived Republic of Hawaii is proclaimed by Sanford B. Dole.
The first ever motor race is held in France between the cities of Paris and Rouen. The fastest finisher was the Comte…
The First Sino-Japanese War begins when the Japanese fire upon a Chinese warship.
The Empire of Japan and Qing China declare war on each other after a week of fighting over Korea, formally…
Mahatma Gandhi forms the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in order to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal.
Mahatma Gandhi forms the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in order to fight discrimination against Indian traders in Natal.
First Sino-Japanese War: Japan defeats the Qing dynasty in the Battle of Pyongyang, causing the Qing army to withdraw…
Battle of the Yalu River, the largest naval engagement of the First Sino-Japanese War.
First Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Jiuliancheng: Under the command of General Yamagata Aritomo, the Imperial Japanese…
Grover Cleveland notices a rough spot in his mouth and on July 1 undergoes secret, successful surgery to remove a large,
The Royal Navy battleship HMS Camperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMS Victoria which s
A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua.