1888
With the passage of the Lei Áurea ("Golden Law"), the Empire of Brazil abolishes slavery
With the passage of the Lei Áurea ("Golden Law"), the Empire of Brazil abolishes slavery
1888 in History
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1888
Nikola Tesla delivers a lecture describing the equipment which will allow efficient generation and use of alternating cu
Nikola Tesla delivers a lecture describing the equipment which will allow efficient generation and use of alternating cu
1888
The White Rajahs territories become the British protectorate of Sarawak
The White Rajahs territories become the British protectorate of Sarawak
1888
George Edward Gouraud records Handel's Israel in Egypt onto a phonograph cylinder, thought for many years to be the olde
George Edward Gouraud records Handel's Israel in Egypt onto a phonograph cylinder, thought for many years to be the olde
1888
The stratovolcano Mount Bandai erupts, killing approximately 500 people in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
The stratovolcano Mount Bandai erupts, killing approximately 500 people in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan.
1888
Bertha Benz drives from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in the first long distance automobile trip, commemorated as the…
Bertha Benz drives from Mannheim to Pforzheim and back in the first long distance automobile trip, commemorated as the…
1888
The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs.
The first successful adding machine in the United States is patented by William Seward Burroughs.
1888
Mary Ann Nichols, the first of Jack the Ripper's confirmed victims, is murdered.
Mary Ann Nichols, the first of Jack the Ripper's confirmed victims, is murdered.
1888
George Eastman registers the trademark Kodak and receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film.
George Eastman registers the trademark Kodak and receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film.
1888
The Great Herding (Spanish: El Gran Arreo) begins with thousands of sheep being herded from the Argentine outpost of…
The Great Herding (Spanish: El Gran Arreo) begins with thousands of sheep being herded from the Argentine outpost of…
1888
In London, the body of Jack the Ripper's second murder victim, Annie Chapman, is found.
In London, the body of Jack the Ripper's second murder victim, Annie Chapman, is found.
1888
In England, the first six Football League matches are played.
In England, the first six Football League matches are played.
1888
A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.
A British force repels an Egyptian force led by Ahmed Urabi in the battle of Qassasin during the Anglo-Egyptian War.
1888
Jack the Ripper kills his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes.
Jack the Ripper kills his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes.
1888
Louis Le Prince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene.
Louis Le Prince films the first motion picture, Roundhay Garden Scene.
1888
The "From Hell" letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators.
The "From Hell" letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators.
1888
The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and…
The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and…