1889
At noon, thousands rush to claim land in the Land Rush of 1889
At noon, thousands rush to claim land in the Land Rush of 1889
1889 in History
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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
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris
1889
Johnstown Flood: Over 2,200 people die after a dam fails and sends a 60-foot (18-meter) wall of water over the town of J
Johnstown Flood: Over 2,200 people die after a dam fails and sends a 60-foot (18-meter) wall of water over the town of J
1889
The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23 km) bet
The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23 km) bet