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
11 events found for 1889
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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
1889
The Great Seattle Fire destroys all of downtown Seattle
The Great Seattle Fire destroys all of downtown Seattle
1889
Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo
Bangui is founded by Albert Dolisie and Alfred Uzac in what was then the upper reaches of the French Congo
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
The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published.
The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published.
