1884
Pope Leo XIII publishes the encyclical Humanum genus, condemning Freemasonry
Pope Leo XIII publishes the encyclical Humanum genus, condemning Freemasonry
1884 in History
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1884
The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of Queen Victoria
The arrival at Plymouth of Tāwhiao, King of Maoris, to claim the protection of Queen Victoria
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.
1884
The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor.
The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island) in New York Harbor.
1884
On the night of 23–24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of…
On the night of 23–24 September, the steamship Arctique runs aground near Cape Virgenes leading to the discovery of…
1884
The Naval War College of the United States is founded in Rhode Island.
The Naval War College of the United States is founded in Rhode Island.
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.
1884
The International Meridian Conference designates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich as the world's prime meridian.
The International Meridian Conference designates the Royal Observatory, Greenwich as the world's prime meridian.