The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jers
The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1883. This year saw 82 significant events. 5 notable figures were born. 2 notable figures passed away.
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1883 Timeline
The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jers
The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
US Senator Albert B. Fall (21) weds Emma Garland Morgan in Clarksville, Texas
US Senator Albert B. Fall (21) weds Emma Garland Morgan in Clarksville, Texas
Brooklyn Bridge is opened by President Chester A. Arthur and NY Governor Grover Cleveland
Brooklyn Bridge is opened by President Chester A. Arthur and NY Governor Grover Cleveland
Krakatoa volcano, located west of Java in Indonesia, erupts with a force of 200 megatons of TNT, killing approximately 3
Krakatoa volcano, located west of Java in Indonesia, erupts with a force of 200 megatons of TNT, killing approximately 36,000 people
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
New York's original Metropolitan Opera House has its grand opening with a performance of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust"
The Metropolitan Opera is an American opera company based in New York City, currently resident at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, situated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Johannes Brahms' "Symphony No. 3 in F major" premieres with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Johannes Brahms was a German composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the mid-Romantic period.
Poet Rabindranath Tagore (22) weds Mrinalini Devi in an arranged marriage
Poet Rabindranath Tagore (22) weds Mrinalini Devi in an arranged marriage
Battle of Boschberg takes place in South Africa as part of the Mapoch War
Battle of Boschberg takes place in South Africa as part of the Mapoch War
Ontario Rugby Football Union (forerunner of CFL) forms
Ontario Rugby Football Union (forerunner of CFL) forms
Ontario Rugby Football Union forms
The Ontario Rugby Football Union (ORFU) was an early amateur Canadian football league comprising teams in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Fire at uninsured Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin kills 71. General Tom Thumb of P. T. Barnum fame, escapes unhurt
Fire at uninsured Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin kills 71. General Tom Thumb of P. T. Barnum fame, escapes unhurt
Fire in Circus Ferroni in Berditschoft, Poland, kills 430
Fire in Circus Ferroni in Berditschoft, Poland, kills 430
Henrik Ibsen's play "En Folkefiende" (An Enemy of the People) premieres in Oslo
Henrik Ibsen's play "En Folkefiende" (An Enemy of the People) premieres in Oslo
Pendleton Act creates basis of US Civil Service system
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act is a United States federal law passed by the 47th United States Congress and signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur on January 16, 1883.
Billy Barnes takes a hat-trick, England v Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as the 'G', is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Australia.
England completes 1st innings victory in Tests vs. Australia at Melbourne Cricket Grounds
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as the 'G', is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Australia.
England team presented with ashes of a bail after Sydney Test
Test matches in the period 1877 to 1883 were organised somewhat differently from international cricket matches today.
French Lt-Colonel Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes reaches Bamako on the Niger
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
Lt-colonel Borgnis-Desbordes founds Fort Bamako, Niger
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
Louis Waterman begins experiment to invent the fountain pen
Louis Waterman begins experiment to invent the fountain pen
Fire at un-insured New Hall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, kills 71
Fire at un-insured New Hall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, kills 71
1st state labor union legislation; New Jersey legalizes unions
1st state labor union legislation; New Jersey legalizes unions
"Ladies Home Journal" begins publishing in the US
"Ladies Home Journal" begins publishing in the US
Arthur Ashwell patents 'vacant/engaged' toilet lock in London, England
Arthur Ashwell patents 'vacant/engaged' toilet lock in London, England
Second French government of Jules Ferry begins
Second French government of Jules Ferry begins
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Oscar Hammerstein patents the first cigar-rolling machine
Oscar Hammerstein patents the first cigar-rolling machine
1st US vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts
1st US vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Susan Hayhurst becomes 1st US woman graduate of a pharmacy college
Susan Hayhurst becomes 1st US woman graduate of a pharmacy college
Jan Matzeliger receives his 1st patent (number 274,207) for shoe lasting machine which mechanized shoe production
Jan Matzeliger receives his 1st patent (number 274,207) for shoe lasting machine which mechanized shoe production
1st telephone call between NY & Chicago
1st telephone call between NY & Chicago
1st performance of Caesar Franck's symphonic poem for orchestra "Le Chasseur Maudit" (The Accursed Huntsman) at the Sall
1st performance of Caesar Franck's symphonic poem for orchestra "Le Chasseur Maudit" (The Accursed Huntsman) at the Salle Érard in Paris
Battle at Bamako: French assault on Fabous arm forces attack
Battle at Bamako: French assault on Fabous arm forces attack
French troops under lt-colonel Borgnis-Desbordes occupy Bamako Senegal
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
US prospector Alfred Packer convicted of manslaughter though accused of cannibalism
Alfred Griner Packer (January 21, 1842 – April 23, 1907), also known as the "Colorado Cannibal", was an American prospector and self-proclaimed wilderness guide who confessed to cannibalism during...
Leo Delibes' opera "Lakmé" premieres with the Opéra-Comique at the Salle Favart in Paris, France
Lakmé is an opera in three acts by Léo Delibes to a French libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. The score, written from 1881 to 1882, was first performed on 14 April 1883 by the...
British banker Thomas Agnew and others found the Liverpool Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (LSPCC), ba
British banker Thomas Agnew and others found the Liverpool Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (LSPCC), based on Agnew's observation of a similar group in NYC; its success leads to a national organization
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
John Gordon Cashman publishes the first edition of the "Vicksburg Evening Post" in Mississippi
John Gordon Cashman publishes the first edition of the "Vicksburg Evening Post" in Mississippi
First appendectomy performed in North America by Abraham Groves in Canada
Abraham Groves (September 8, 1847 – May 12, 1935) was a Canadian physician and surgeon in Fergus, Ontario, who is credited with performing the first appendectomy in North America, in 1883.
Italy signs military treaty with Austria-Hungary & Germany
Italy signs military treaty with Austria-Hungary & Germany
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody opens Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in Omaha, Nebraska [1]
William Frederick Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917), better known as Buffalo Bill, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman.
Cubs' Billy Sunday's 1st at bat, begins 14 consecutive strikes out
Cubs' Billy Sunday's 1st at bat, begins 14 consecutive strikes out
French fleet under Pierre begins siege of Tamatave, Madagascar
French fleet under Pierre begins siege of Tamatave, Madagascar
1st night baseball under lights, Fort Wayne Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in Allen County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat.
1st baseball "Ladies' Day" - NY Gothams beat Cleveland Blues 5-2 at the Polo Grounds in NYC
1st baseball "Ladies' Day" - NY Gothams beat Cleveland Blues 5-2 at the Polo Grounds in NYC
ANWB forms in Utrecht, the Netherlands
ANWB forms in Utrecht, the Netherlands
SS Daphne sinks on Clyde River in Scotland; 195 die
SS Daphne sinks on Clyde River in Scotland; 195 die
Arabi Pasha declares a holy war in Egypt
Arabi Pasha declares a holy war in Egypt
Shocks triggered by the volcano Epomeo on the Isle of Ischia, Italy, destroy 1,200 houses in Casamicciola and kill 2,000
Shocks triggered by the volcano Epomeo on the Isle of Ischia, Italy, destroy 1,200 houses in Casamicciola and kill 2,000 people
A papyrus is offered to the British Museum for £10,000, later revealed to be a forgery
A papyrus is offered to the British Museum for £10,000, later revealed to be a forgery
The last quagga (a zebra subspecies with fewer stripes) dies at Artis Magistra Zoo in Amsterdam
The last quagga (a zebra subspecies with fewer stripes) dies at Artis Magistra Zoo in Amsterdam
Dutch soccer club FC Dordrecht is established in Dordrecht in the western Netherlands
Dordrecht, historically known in English as Dordt (still colloquially used in Dutch, pronounced [dɔrt] ) or Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of...
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional
Philadelphia Quakers make 27 errors against Providence Grays in a 28-0 shutout defeat at Messer Street Grounds; wild pit
Philadelphia Quakers make 27 errors against Providence Grays in a 28-0 shutout defeat at Messer Street Grounds; wild pitches, walks, and passed balls count as errors in MLB prior to 1888
Chicago White Stockings beat Detroit Wolverines 26-6 at Lake Front Park, Chicago, setting an MLB record with 18 runs in
Chicago White Stockings beat Detroit Wolverines 26-6 at Lake Front Park, Chicago, setting an MLB record with 18 runs in the 7th inning
New York Gothams score 13 runs in an inning in a 16-6 win over Philadelphia Quakers at Recreation Park, Philadelphia; ML
New York Gothams score 13 runs in an inning in a 16-6 win over Philadelphia Quakers at Recreation Park, Philadelphia; MLB record (18) set two days earlier
American architect James Cutler patents the postal mail chute for the Elwood Building in Rochester, New York
American architect James Cutler patents the postal mail chute for the Elwood Building in Rochester, New York
Hugh Daily, a one-armed pitcher for Cleveland (Forest City), tosses a 1-0 no-hitter against Philadelphia
Hugh Daily, a one-armed pitcher for Cleveland (Forest City), tosses a 1-0 no-hitter against Philadelphia
First direct US-Brazil telegraph connection
First direct US-Brazil telegraph connection
National Black Convention meets in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States.
First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Boys' Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth organisation in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
US and Canadian railroads agree to the use of a five-time-zone system for North America based on the Allegheny Observato
US and Canadian railroads agree to the use of a five-time-zone system for North America based on the Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
US Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional
Civil Rights Act may refer to several civil right acts in the United States. These acts of the United States Congress are meant to protect rights to ensure individuals' freedom from infringement by...
Max Bruch's "Kol Nidre" is first performed
Max Bruch's "Kol Nidre" is first performed
1st NY Horse Show held (Madison Sq Garden)
1st NY Horse Show held (Madison Sq Garden)
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Romania sign a military treaty
Austria-Hungary, also referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the Dual Monarchy and officially as the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, was a multi-national constitutional monarchy in Central Europe...
American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves an incrim
American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves an incriminating clue that eventually leads to his capture
Battle at El Obeid Sudan: Mahdi's army destroys Egyptian army
The Battle of Shaykan was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Hicks Pasha and the forces of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, in the woods of Shaykan near Kashgil near the...
NYAC organizes 1st American cross-country championship race
NYAC organizes 1st American cross-country championship race
English freighter Nisero stranded at Atjeh (crew taken hostage)
English freighter Nisero stranded at Atjeh (crew taken hostage)
Toronto Argonauts defeat Ottawa FC 9-7, for 1st ORFU Championship
Toronto Argonauts defeat Ottawa FC 9-7, for 1st ORFU Championship
Antonín Dvořák's "Husitska" (Hussite Overture) premieres at the gala opening of the Prague National Theater
Antonín Dvořák's "Husitska" (Hussite Overture) premieres at the gala opening of the Prague National Theater
48th US Congress (1883-85) convenes
48th US Congress (1883-85) convenes
New Brunswick adopts Eastern Standard Time (until 1902)
New Brunswick adopts Eastern Standard Time (until 1902)
Tonkin Campaign: The French capture the citadel in Hanoi
Tonkin (chữ Hán: 東京), or Bắc Kỳ (北圻), was a French protectorate encompassing modern Northern Vietnam from 1883 to 1949.
International cantilever railway bridge opens at Niagara Falls between Canada and US
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
August Strindberg's "Lycko-Pers Reja" premieres
August Strindberg's "Lycko-Pers Reja" premieres
The Harbour Grace Affray between Irish Catholics and Protestant Orangemen causes five deaths in Newfoundland.
The Harbour Grace Affray between Irish Catholics and Protestant Orangemen causes five deaths in Newfoundland.
Clement Attlee is born
Clement Attlee is born
Douglas Fairbanks is born
Douglas Fairbanks actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1883-05-23. Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr.
Pierre Laval is born
Pierre Laval, French politician, known for french politician, was born on 1883-06-28. Pierre Jean Marie Laval was a French politician.
Rube Goldberg is born
Rube Goldberg, American cartoonist, known for american cartoonist, was born on 1883-07-04.
Anthony Wilding is born
Anthony Wilding is born
Richard Wagner dies
Richard Wagner, German composer, known for german composer, died on 1883-02-13. Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and conductor, best known for his operas,…
Karl Marx dies
Karl Marx, German philosopher and socialist theorist, known for german philosopher and socialist theorist, died on 1883-03-14.
Events
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club
US Senator Albert B. Fall (21) weds Emma Garland Morgan in Clarksville, Texas
US Senator Albert B. Fall (21) weds Emma Garland Morgan in Clarksville, Texas
Brooklyn Bridge is opened by President Chester A. Arthur and NY Governor Grover Cleveland
Brooklyn Bridge is opened by President Chester A. Arthur and NY Governor Grover Cleveland
Krakatoa volcano, located west of Java in Indonesia, erupts with a force of 200 megatons of TNT, killing approximately 3
Krakatoa volcano, located west of Java in Indonesia, erupts with a force of 200 megatons of TNT, killing approximately 36,000 people
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
New York's original Metropolitan Opera House has its grand opening with a performance of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust"
The Metropolitan Opera is an American opera company based in New York City, currently resident at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center, situated on the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Johannes Brahms' "Symphony No. 3 in F major" premieres with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Johannes Brahms was a German composer, virtuoso pianist, and conductor of the mid-Romantic period.
Poet Rabindranath Tagore (22) weds Mrinalini Devi in an arranged marriage
Poet Rabindranath Tagore (22) weds Mrinalini Devi in an arranged marriage
Battle of Boschberg takes place in South Africa as part of the Mapoch War
Battle of Boschberg takes place in South Africa as part of the Mapoch War
Ontario Rugby Football Union (forerunner of CFL) forms
Ontario Rugby Football Union (forerunner of CFL) forms
Ontario Rugby Football Union forms
The Ontario Rugby Football Union (ORFU) was an early amateur Canadian football league comprising teams in the Canadian province of Ontario.
Fire at uninsured Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin kills 71. General Tom Thumb of P. T. Barnum fame, escapes unhurt
Fire at uninsured Newhall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin kills 71. General Tom Thumb of P. T. Barnum fame, escapes unhurt
Fire in Circus Ferroni in Berditschoft, Poland, kills 430
Fire in Circus Ferroni in Berditschoft, Poland, kills 430
Henrik Ibsen's play "En Folkefiende" (An Enemy of the People) premieres in Oslo
Henrik Ibsen's play "En Folkefiende" (An Enemy of the People) premieres in Oslo
Pendleton Act creates basis of US Civil Service system
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act is a United States federal law passed by the 47th United States Congress and signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur on January 16, 1883.
Billy Barnes takes a hat-trick, England v Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as the 'G', is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Australia.
England completes 1st innings victory in Tests vs. Australia at Melbourne Cricket Grounds
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), also known locally as the 'G', is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in Yarra Park, Melbourne, Australia.
England team presented with ashes of a bail after Sydney Test
Test matches in the period 1877 to 1883 were organised somewhat differently from international cricket matches today.
French Lt-Colonel Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes reaches Bamako on the Niger
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
Lt-colonel Borgnis-Desbordes founds Fort Bamako, Niger
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
Louis Waterman begins experiment to invent the fountain pen
Louis Waterman begins experiment to invent the fountain pen
Fire at un-insured New Hall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, kills 71
Fire at un-insured New Hall Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, kills 71
1st state labor union legislation; New Jersey legalizes unions
1st state labor union legislation; New Jersey legalizes unions
"Ladies Home Journal" begins publishing in the US
"Ladies Home Journal" begins publishing in the US
Arthur Ashwell patents 'vacant/engaged' toilet lock in London, England
Arthur Ashwell patents 'vacant/engaged' toilet lock in London, England
Second French government of Jules Ferry begins
Second French government of Jules Ferry begins
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Alabama becomes 1st US state to enact an antitrust law
Oscar Hammerstein patents the first cigar-rolling machine
Oscar Hammerstein patents the first cigar-rolling machine
1st US vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts
1st US vaudeville theater opens in Boston, Massachusetts
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Congress authorizes the 1st steel vessels in US navy
Susan Hayhurst becomes 1st US woman graduate of a pharmacy college
Susan Hayhurst becomes 1st US woman graduate of a pharmacy college
Jan Matzeliger receives his 1st patent (number 274,207) for shoe lasting machine which mechanized shoe production
Jan Matzeliger receives his 1st patent (number 274,207) for shoe lasting machine which mechanized shoe production
1st telephone call between NY & Chicago
1st telephone call between NY & Chicago
1st performance of Caesar Franck's symphonic poem for orchestra "Le Chasseur Maudit" (The Accursed Huntsman) at the Sall
1st performance of Caesar Franck's symphonic poem for orchestra "Le Chasseur Maudit" (The Accursed Huntsman) at the Salle Érard in Paris
Battle at Bamako: French assault on Fabous arm forces attack
Battle at Bamako: French assault on Fabous arm forces attack
French troops under lt-colonel Borgnis-Desbordes occupy Bamako Senegal
Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes (22 October 1839 – 18 July 1900) was a French general. He was a major figure in the French Imperial conquest of the French Sudan, modern Mali.
US prospector Alfred Packer convicted of manslaughter though accused of cannibalism
Alfred Griner Packer (January 21, 1842 – April 23, 1907), also known as the "Colorado Cannibal", was an American prospector and self-proclaimed wilderness guide who confessed to cannibalism during...
Leo Delibes' opera "Lakmé" premieres with the Opéra-Comique at the Salle Favart in Paris, France
Lakmé is an opera in three acts by Léo Delibes to a French libretto by Edmond Gondinet and Philippe Gille. The score, written from 1881 to 1882, was first performed on 14 April 1883 by the...
British banker Thomas Agnew and others found the Liverpool Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (LSPCC), ba
British banker Thomas Agnew and others found the Liverpool Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (LSPCC), based on Agnew's observation of a similar group in NYC; its success leads to a national organization
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
John Heemskerk Abrahamszoon forms Dutch government
John Gordon Cashman publishes the first edition of the "Vicksburg Evening Post" in Mississippi
John Gordon Cashman publishes the first edition of the "Vicksburg Evening Post" in Mississippi
First appendectomy performed in North America by Abraham Groves in Canada
Abraham Groves (September 8, 1847 – May 12, 1935) was a Canadian physician and surgeon in Fergus, Ontario, who is credited with performing the first appendectomy in North America, in 1883.
Italy signs military treaty with Austria-Hungary & Germany
Italy signs military treaty with Austria-Hungary & Germany
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody opens Buffalo Bill's Wild West show in Omaha, Nebraska [1]
William Frederick Cody (February 26, 1846 – January 10, 1917), better known as Buffalo Bill, was an American soldier, bison hunter, and showman.
Cubs' Billy Sunday's 1st at bat, begins 14 consecutive strikes out
Cubs' Billy Sunday's 1st at bat, begins 14 consecutive strikes out
French fleet under Pierre begins siege of Tamatave, Madagascar
French fleet under Pierre begins siege of Tamatave, Madagascar
1st night baseball under lights, Fort Wayne Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in Allen County, Indiana, United States, and its county seat.
1st baseball "Ladies' Day" - NY Gothams beat Cleveland Blues 5-2 at the Polo Grounds in NYC
1st baseball "Ladies' Day" - NY Gothams beat Cleveland Blues 5-2 at the Polo Grounds in NYC
ANWB forms in Utrecht, the Netherlands
ANWB forms in Utrecht, the Netherlands
SS Daphne sinks on Clyde River in Scotland; 195 die
SS Daphne sinks on Clyde River in Scotland; 195 die
Arabi Pasha declares a holy war in Egypt
Arabi Pasha declares a holy war in Egypt
Shocks triggered by the volcano Epomeo on the Isle of Ischia, Italy, destroy 1,200 houses in Casamicciola and kill 2,000
Shocks triggered by the volcano Epomeo on the Isle of Ischia, Italy, destroy 1,200 houses in Casamicciola and kill 2,000 people
A papyrus is offered to the British Museum for £10,000, later revealed to be a forgery
A papyrus is offered to the British Museum for £10,000, later revealed to be a forgery
The last quagga (a zebra subspecies with fewer stripes) dies at Artis Magistra Zoo in Amsterdam
The last quagga (a zebra subspecies with fewer stripes) dies at Artis Magistra Zoo in Amsterdam
Dutch soccer club FC Dordrecht is established in Dordrecht in the western Netherlands
Dordrecht, historically known in English as Dordt (still colloquially used in Dutch, pronounced [dɔrt] ) or Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of...
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional
Philadelphia Quakers make 27 errors against Providence Grays in a 28-0 shutout defeat at Messer Street Grounds; wild pit
Philadelphia Quakers make 27 errors against Providence Grays in a 28-0 shutout defeat at Messer Street Grounds; wild pitches, walks, and passed balls count as errors in MLB prior to 1888
Chicago White Stockings beat Detroit Wolverines 26-6 at Lake Front Park, Chicago, setting an MLB record with 18 runs in
Chicago White Stockings beat Detroit Wolverines 26-6 at Lake Front Park, Chicago, setting an MLB record with 18 runs in the 7th inning
New York Gothams score 13 runs in an inning in a 16-6 win over Philadelphia Quakers at Recreation Park, Philadelphia; ML
New York Gothams score 13 runs in an inning in a 16-6 win over Philadelphia Quakers at Recreation Park, Philadelphia; MLB record (18) set two days earlier
American architect James Cutler patents the postal mail chute for the Elwood Building in Rochester, New York
American architect James Cutler patents the postal mail chute for the Elwood Building in Rochester, New York
Hugh Daily, a one-armed pitcher for Cleveland (Forest City), tosses a 1-0 no-hitter against Philadelphia
Hugh Daily, a one-armed pitcher for Cleveland (Forest City), tosses a 1-0 no-hitter against Philadelphia
First direct US-Brazil telegraph connection
First direct US-Brazil telegraph connection
National Black Convention meets in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Kentucky, sixth-most populous city in the Southeast, and the 27th-most-populous city in the United States.
First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Boys' Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth organisation in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
US and Canadian railroads agree to the use of a five-time-zone system for North America based on the Allegheny Observato
US and Canadian railroads agree to the use of a five-time-zone system for North America based on the Allegheny Observatory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
US Supreme Court declares Civil Rights Act of 1875 unconstitutional
Civil Rights Act may refer to several civil right acts in the United States. These acts of the United States Congress are meant to protect rights to ensure individuals' freedom from infringement by...
Max Bruch's "Kol Nidre" is first performed
Max Bruch's "Kol Nidre" is first performed
1st NY Horse Show held (Madison Sq Garden)
1st NY Horse Show held (Madison Sq Garden)
Austria-Hungary, Germany, and Romania sign a military treaty
Austria-Hungary, also referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire or the Dual Monarchy and officially as the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, was a multi-national constitutional monarchy in Central Europe...
American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves an incrim
American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves an incriminating clue that eventually leads to his capture
Battle at El Obeid Sudan: Mahdi's army destroys Egyptian army
The Battle of Shaykan was fought between Egyptian forces under the command of Hicks Pasha and the forces of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi, in the woods of Shaykan near Kashgil near the...
NYAC organizes 1st American cross-country championship race
NYAC organizes 1st American cross-country championship race
English freighter Nisero stranded at Atjeh (crew taken hostage)
English freighter Nisero stranded at Atjeh (crew taken hostage)
Toronto Argonauts defeat Ottawa FC 9-7, for 1st ORFU Championship
Toronto Argonauts defeat Ottawa FC 9-7, for 1st ORFU Championship
Antonín Dvořák's "Husitska" (Hussite Overture) premieres at the gala opening of the Prague National Theater
Antonín Dvořák's "Husitska" (Hussite Overture) premieres at the gala opening of the Prague National Theater
48th US Congress (1883-85) convenes
48th US Congress (1883-85) convenes
New Brunswick adopts Eastern Standard Time (until 1902)
New Brunswick adopts Eastern Standard Time (until 1902)
Tonkin Campaign: The French capture the citadel in Hanoi
Tonkin (chữ Hán: 東京), or Bắc Kỳ (北圻), was a French protectorate encompassing modern Northern Vietnam from 1883 to 1949.
International cantilever railway bridge opens at Niagara Falls between Canada and US
Niagara Falls is a group of three waterfalls at the southern end of Niagara Gorge, spanning the border between the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
August Strindberg's "Lycko-Pers Reja" premieres
August Strindberg's "Lycko-Pers Reja" premieres
The Harbour Grace Affray between Irish Catholics and Protestant Orangemen causes five deaths in Newfoundland.
The Harbour Grace Affray between Irish Catholics and Protestant Orangemen causes five deaths in Newfoundland.
Famous Births
birth
Clement Attlee is born
Clement Attlee is born
birth
Douglas Fairbanks is born
Douglas Fairbanks actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1883-05-23. Douglas Elton Fairbanks Sr.
birth
Pierre Laval is born
Pierre Laval, French politician, known for french politician, was born on 1883-06-28. Pierre Jean Marie Laval was a French politician.
birth
Rube Goldberg is born
Rube Goldberg, American cartoonist, known for american cartoonist, was born on 1883-07-04.
birth
Anthony Wilding is born
Anthony Wilding is born
Notable Deaths
death
Richard Wagner dies
Richard Wagner, German composer, known for german composer, died on 1883-02-13. Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and conductor, best known for his operas,…
death
Karl Marx dies
Karl Marx, German philosopher and socialist theorist, known for german philosopher and socialist theorist, died on 1883-03-14.
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- What happened in 1883?
- In 1883, there were 82 significant historical events. Notable events include The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jers, Bob Rogers is acknowledged as the first American pro sports trainer when he is hired by the NY Athletic Club, US Senator Albert B. Fall (21) weds Emma Garland Morgan in Clarksville, Texas.
- Who was born in 1883?
- 5 notable figures were born in 1883, including Clement Attlee is born, Douglas Fairbanks is born, Pierre Laval is born.
- Who died in 1883?
- 2 notable figures passed away in 1883, including Richard Wagner dies, Karl Marx dies.