1898 in History
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1898
Spanish–American War: The United States Navy begins a blockade of Cuban ports
Spanish–American War: The United States Navy begins a blockade of Cuban ports
1898
Spanish–American War: President William McKinley calls for 125,000 volunteers to join the National Guard and fight in Cu
Spanish–American War: President William McKinley calls for 125,000 volunteers to join the National Guard and fight in Cu
1898
Spanish–American War: The United States Congress declares that a state of war between the U
Spanish–American War: The United States Congress declares that a state of war between the U
1898
Spanish–American War: Battle of Manila Bay: The Asiatic Squadron of the United States Navy destroys the Pacific Squadron
Spanish–American War: Battle of Manila Bay: The Asiatic Squadron of the United States Navy destroys the Pacific Squadron
1898
The first games of the Italian football league system are played
The first games of the Italian football league system are played
1898
Spanish–American War: In the Battle of Guantánamo Bay, U
Spanish–American War: In the Battle of Guantánamo Bay, U
1898
The Hundred Days' Reform, a planned movement to reform social, political, and educational institutions in China, is star
The Hundred Days' Reform, a planned movement to reform social, political, and educational institutions in China, is star
1898
Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo declares the Philippines' independence from Spain
Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo declares the Philippines' independence from Spain
1898
Yukon Territory is formed, with Dawson chosen as its capital
Yukon Territory is formed, with Dawson chosen as its capital
1898
The United States Navy Hospital Corps is established
The United States Navy Hospital Corps is established
1898
Spanish–American War: In a chaotic operation, 6,000 men of the U
Spanish–American War: In a chaotic operation, 6,000 men of the U
1898
The first solo circumnavigation of the globe is completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island, Nova Scotia
The first solo circumnavigation of the globe is completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island, Nova Scotia
1898
Spanish–American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
Spanish–American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
1898
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in…
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in…
1898
En route from New York to Le Havre, the SS La Bourgogne collides with another ship and sinks with the loss of 549…
En route from New York to Le Havre, the SS La Bourgogne collides with another ship and sinks with the loss of 549…
1898
US president William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution, annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States.
US president William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution, annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States.
1898
The death of crime boss Soapy Smith, killed in the Shootout on Juneau Wharf, releases Skagway, Alaska from his iron…
The death of crime boss Soapy Smith, killed in the Shootout on Juneau Wharf, releases Skagway, Alaska from his iron…
1898
Spanish–American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under…
Spanish–American War: The American invasion of Spanish-held Puerto Rico begins, as United States Army troops under…