1889
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea
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1889
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea
1889
Hyde Park and several other Illinois townships vote to be annexed by Chicago, forming the largest United States city in
Hyde Park and several other Illinois townships vote to be annexed by Chicago, forming the largest United States city in
1889
An Anglo-Eyptian army defeats a Mahdist-Sudanese army in the battle of Toski.
An Anglo-Eyptian army defeats a Mahdist-Sudanese army in the battle of Toski.
1889
William Gray of Hartford, Connecticut is granted United States Patent Number 408,709 for "Coin-controlled apparatus…
William Gray of Hartford, Connecticut is granted United States Patent Number 408,709 for "Coin-controlled apparatus…
1889
The General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) defines the length of a metre.
The General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) defines the length of a metre.
1888
With the passage of the Lei Áurea ("Golden Law"), the Empire of Brazil abolishes slavery
With the passage of the Lei Áurea ("Golden Law"), the Empire of Brazil abolishes slavery
1888
George Edward Gouraud records Handel's Israel in Egypt onto a phonograph cylinder, thought for many years to be the olde
George Edward Gouraud records Handel's Israel in Egypt onto a phonograph cylinder, thought for many years to be the olde
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.
1888
George Eastman registers the trademark Kodak and receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film.
George Eastman registers the trademark Kodak and receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film.
1888
A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.
A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.
1888
The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and…
The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and…
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