1884
George Eastman receives a U.S. Government patent on his new paper-strip photographic film.
George Eastman receives a U.S. Government patent on his new paper-strip photographic film.
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1883
War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino Cáceres's Peruvian army at the Battle…
War of the Pacific: Chileans led by Alejandro Gorostiaga defeat Andrés Avelino Cáceres's Peruvian army at the Battle…
1883
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.
1883
France and Viet Nam sign the Treaty of Huế, recognizing a French protectorate over Annam and Tonkin.
France and Viet Nam sign the Treaty of Huế, recognizing a French protectorate over Annam and Tonkin.
1883
France and Viet Nam sign the Treaty of Huế, recognizing a French protectorate over Annam and Tonkin.
France and Viet Nam sign the Treaty of Huế, recognizing a French protectorate over Annam and Tonkin.
1883
The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana. Former president…
The Northern Pacific Railway (reporting mark NP) was completed in a ceremony at Gold Creek, Montana. Former president…
1883
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to…
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to…
1883
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to…
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to…
1882
French and Vietnamese troops clashed in Tonkin, when Commandant Henri Rivière seized the citadel of Hanoi with a small f
French and Vietnamese troops clashed in Tonkin, when Commandant Henri Rivière seized the citadel of Hanoi with a small f
1882
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act
The United States Congress passes the Chinese Exclusion Act
1882
The Shewan forces of Menelik II of Ethiopia defeat the Gojjame army in the Battle of Embabo
The Shewan forces of Menelik II of Ethiopia defeat the Gojjame army in the Battle of Embabo
1882
War of the Pacific: Chile suffers its last military defeat in the Battle of La Concepción when a garrison of 77 men is…
War of the Pacific: Chile suffers its last military defeat in the Battle of La Concepción when a garrison of 77 men is…
1882
The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War.
The British Mediterranean Fleet begins the Bombardment of Alexandria in Egypt as part of the Anglo-Egyptian War.
1882
The Republic of Stellaland is founded in Southern Africa.
The Republic of Stellaland is founded in Southern Africa.
1882
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, today known as ExxonMobil, is established officially. The company would later grow…
Standard Oil Company of New Jersey, today known as ExxonMobil, is established officially. The company would later grow…
1882
The Pearl Street Station in New York City becomes the first power plant to supply electricity to paying customers.
The Pearl Street Station in New York City becomes the first power plant to supply electricity to paying customers.
1882
Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought.
Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel el-Kebir is fought.
1882
Anglo-Egyptian War: English forces defeat the Egyptian army in the battle of Tel el-Kebir.
Anglo-Egyptian War: English forces defeat the Egyptian army in the battle of Tel el-Kebir.
1882
Assommoir bombing: Anarchists such as Fanny Madignier commit the first deadly anarchist attack in France.
Assommoir bombing: Anarchists such as Fanny Madignier commit the first deadly anarchist attack in France.