1881
In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle
In Dodge City, Kansas, Bat Masterson fights his last gun battle
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1881
The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine,…
The world's first international telephone call is made between St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada, and Calais, Maine,…
1881
General Order 70, the culmination of the Cardwell and Childers reforms of the British Army, comes into effect.
General Order 70, the culmination of the Cardwell and Childers reforms of the British Army, comes into effect.
1881
Charles J. Guiteau shoots and fatally wounds U.S. President James A. Garfield (who will die of complications from his…
Charles J. Guiteau shoots and fatally wounds U.S. President James A. Garfield (who will die of complications from his…
1881
American outlaw Billy the Kid is shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in the Maxwell House at Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
American outlaw Billy the Kid is shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in the Maxwell House at Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
1881
The Boundary Treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina is signed in Buenos Aires.
The Boundary Treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina is signed in Buenos Aires.
1881
The Boundary Treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina is signed in Buenos Aires.
The Boundary Treaty of 1881 between Chile and Argentina is signed in Buenos Aires.
1881
U.S. President Chester A. Arthur is sworn in upon the death of James A. Garfield the previous day.
U.S. President Chester A. Arthur is sworn in upon the death of James A. Garfield the previous day.
1880
Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California
Seven people are killed in the Mussel Slough Tragedy, a gun battle in California
1880
War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del De
War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del De
1880
Second Anglo-Afghan War: Battle of Maiwand: Afghan forces led by Mohammad Ayub Khan defeat the British Army in battle…
Second Anglo-Afghan War: Battle of Maiwand: Afghan forces led by Mohammad Ayub Khan defeat the British Army in battle…
1880
The army of Mohammad Ayub Khan is routed by the British at the Battle of Kandahar, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
The army of Mohammad Ayub Khan is routed by the British at the Battle of Kandahar, ending the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
1880
The Basuto Gun War breaks out after the Basuto launch a rebellion against the Cape Colony.
The Basuto Gun War breaks out after the Basuto launch a rebellion against the Cape Colony.
1879
War of the Pacific: Two Chilean ships blocking the harbor of Iquique (then belonging to Peru) battle two Peruvian vessel
War of the Pacific: Two Chilean ships blocking the harbor of Iquique (then belonging to Peru) battle two Peruvian vessel
1879
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state
1879
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state
Russia and the United Kingdom sign the Treaty of Gandamak establishing an Afghan state
1879
Napoléon Eugène, the last dynastic Bonaparte, is killed in the Anglo-Zulu War
Napoléon Eugène, the last dynastic Bonaparte, is killed in the Anglo-Zulu War
1879
The Zungeni Mountain skirmish took place between British and Zulu forces during the second invasion of the Zulu Kingdom
The Zungeni Mountain skirmish took place between British and Zulu forces during the second invasion of the Zulu Kingdom
1879
Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war…
Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war…
1879
Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British.
Anglo-Zulu War: Cetshwayo, last king of the Zulus, is captured by the British.