1898
Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
1898 in History
33 events found for 1898
1898
The Hawaiian flag is lowered from ʻIolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the…
The Hawaiian flag is lowered from ʻIolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the…
1898
Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engage in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish…
Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engage in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish…
1898
Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found.
Carl Gustav Witt discovers 433 Eros, the first near-Earth asteroid to be found.
1898
The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from…
The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from…
1898
Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a rescript that convoked the First Hague Peace Conference.
Count Muravyov, Foreign Minister of Russia presents a rescript that convoked the First Hague Peace Conference.
1898
Caleb Bradham's beverage "Brad's Drink" is renamed "Pepsi-Cola".
Caleb Bradham's beverage "Brad's Drink" is renamed "Pepsi-Cola".
1898
The Goodyear tire company is founded in Akron, Ohio.
The Goodyear tire company is founded in Akron, Ohio.
1898
Battle of Omdurman: British and Egyptian troops defeat Sudanese tribesmen and establish British dominance in Sudan.
Battle of Omdurman: British and Egyptian troops defeat Sudanese tribesmen and establish British dominance in Sudan.
1898
Seven hundred Greek civilians, 17 British guards and the British Consul of Crete are killed by a Turkish mob.
Seven hundred Greek civilians, 17 British guards and the British Consul of Crete are killed by a Turkish mob.
1898
Empress Elisabeth of Austria is assassinated by Luigi Lucheni.
Empress Elisabeth of Austria is assassinated by Luigi Lucheni.
1898
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.
1898
The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.
The Fashoda Incident triggers the last war scare between Britain and France.