Denmark adopts Central European Time
Central European Time (CET) is a standard time observed in Central as well as parts of Western and Southeast Europe, which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1894. This year saw 114 significant events. 15 notable figures were born. 2 notable figures passed away.
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1894 Timeline
Denmark adopts Central European Time
Central European Time (CET) is a standard time observed in Central as well as parts of Western and Southeast Europe, which is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
William Kennedy Dickson captures "Fred Ott's Sneeze" as a motion picture at Thomas Edison's Black Maria Studio in West O
William Kennedy Dickson captures "Fred Ott's Sneeze" as a motion picture at Thomas Edison's Black Maria Studio in West Orange, New Jersey [1]
1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11
1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11
J. L. Johnstone of England invents the starting gate for horse racing
J. L. Johnstone of England invents the starting gate for horse racing
Jules Massenet's opera "Thaïs" premieres in Paris, includes piece “Méditation” for violin and orchestra
"Méditation" (pronounced [meditasjɔ̃]) is a symphonic intermezzo from the opera Thaïs by French composer Jules Massenet. The piece is written for solo violin, orchestra and backstage chorus.
First public showing of Thomas Edison's Kinetoscope (moving pictures)
The Kinetoscope is an early motion picture exhibition device, designed for films to be viewed by one person at a time through a peephole viewer window.
Belgium Princess Josephine marries Prince Karl von Hohenzollern
Belgium Princess Josephine marries Prince Karl von Hohenzollern
Basketball inventor James Naismith (32) weds Maude Evelyn Sherman (23) in Springfield, Massachusetts
Basketball inventor James Naismith (32) weds Maude Evelyn Sherman (23) in Springfield, Massachusetts
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini (20) marries Bessie Rahner (18)
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini (20) marries Bessie Rahner (18)
The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, s
The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, selecting Athens to host the first modern games in 1896 [1]
Scottish "Peter Pan" creator J. M. Barrie (34) weds British actress Mary Ansell (33) in Kirriemuir, Scotland; divorce i
Scottish "Peter Pan" creator J. M. Barrie (34) weds British actress Mary Ansell (33) in Kirriemuir, Scotland; divorce in 1909,
Japanese scientist Shibasaburo Kitasato discovers the infectious agent of the bubonic plague and publishes his findings
Japanese scientist Shibasaburo Kitasato discovers the infectious agent of the bubonic plague and publishes his findings in The Lancet
Employed by Thomas Edison, William K.L. Dickson films the first boxing match in West Orange, New Jersey, an exhibition b
Employed by Thomas Edison, William K.L. Dickson films the first boxing match in West Orange, New Jersey, an exhibition between world heavyweight champion James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney
Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris
Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris
Russian emperor Nicholas II (26) weds Alexandra Feodorovna (22) at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace in St Petersbur
Russian emperor Nicholas II (26) weds Alexandra Feodorovna (22) at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, Russia
England beat Australia by 10 runs in the first six-day cricket Test, Australia needed 177 to win but were all out for 16
England beat Australia by 10 runs in the first six-day cricket Test, Australia needed 177 to win but were all out for 166
Claude Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune" (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) p
Claude Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune" (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) premieres in Paris
Amateur Golf Association of the United States is formed in New York City, renamed soon afterwards to the United States G
Amateur Golf Association of the United States is formed in New York City, renamed soon afterwards to the United States Golf Association
France ratifies Duple Alliance with Russia
France ratifies Duple Alliance with Russia
Columbus World's fair in Chicago destroyed by fire
Columbus World's fair in Chicago destroyed by fire
Georges Feydeau's "Un à la Patte" premieres in Paris
Georges Feydeau's "Un à la Patte" premieres in Paris
Donghak Peasant Rebellion begins in Mujiang, Korea over local corruption, sparking the 1st Sino-Japanese War
Donghak Peasant Rebellion begins in Mujiang, Korea over local corruption, sparking the 1st Sino-Japanese War
Revolution in Sicily crushed by government troops
Revolution in Sicily crushed by government troops
Oscar Fredriksen skates world record 500m in 47.8 sec
Oscar Fredriksen skates world record 500m in 47.8 sec
G. W. Bunbury of Dublin sets shorthand record of 250 wpm for 10 min
G. W. Bunbury of Dublin sets shorthand record of 250 wpm for 10 min
Pneumatic hammer patented by Charles King of Detroit
Pneumatic hammer patented by Charles King of Detroit
US warship Kearsarge wrecked on Roncador Reef, near Solomon Island
US warship Kearsarge wrecked on Roncador Reef, near Solomon Island
1st US steel sailing vessel, Dirigo, launched at Bath, Maine
1st US steel sailing vessel, Dirigo, launched at Bath, Maine
Female suffrage organization in Amsterdam forms
Female suffrage organization in Amsterdam forms
Bottle opener patented by American inventor William Painter
Bottle opener patented by American inventor William Painter
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
US Enforcement Act repealed, making it easier to disenfranchise blacks
US Enforcement Act repealed, making it easier to disenfranchise blacks
Anarchist Émile Henry hurls a bomb into Paris's Cafe Terminus, killing one and wounding 20
Anarchist Émile Henry hurls a bomb into Paris's Cafe Terminus, killing one and wounding 20
Venus is both a morning star & evening star
Venus is both a morning star & evening star
British troops occupy Ilorin, Gold Coast
British troops occupy Ilorin, Gold Coast
Nicaragua captures Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Nicaragua captures Tegucigalpa, Honduras
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
Great fire in Shanghai; over 1,000 buildings destroyed
Great fire in Shanghai; over 1,000 buildings destroyed
The state of New York enacts the nation's first dog-licensing law
The state of New York enacts the nation's first dog-licensing law
US & China sign treaty preventing Chinese laborers from entering US
US & China sign treaty preventing Chinese laborers from entering US
Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Hockey Club defeats Ottawa HC, 3-1 to win 3-team challenge tourna
Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Hockey Club defeats Ottawa HC, 3-1 to win 3-team challenge tournament
37 miners killed at Franklin, Washington
37 miners killed at Franklin, Washington
Coxey's Army of the unemployed sets out from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.
Coxey's Army of the unemployed sets out from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.
11 strikers killed in riot at Connellsville, Penn
11 strikers killed in riot at Connellsville, Penn
British & Belgian secret accord on dividing Central Africa
British & Belgian secret accord on dividing Central Africa
,000 mine workers strike in Ohio for pay increase
,000 mine workers strike in Ohio for pay increase
The very first Venice Biennale opens in Venice, Italy, as a biennial exhibition of Italian art [1]
The very first Venice Biennale opens in Venice, Italy, as a biennial exhibition of Italian art [1]
The 500-strong Commonwealth of Christ (Coxey's Army) arrives in Washington, D.C., to protest against unemployment; Coxey
The 500-strong Commonwealth of Christ (Coxey's Army) arrives in Washington, D.C., to protest against unemployment; Coxey arrested for trespassing at Capitol
Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years.
Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years.
American RR Union strikes Pullman Sleeping Car Co
American RR Union strikes Pullman Sleeping Car Co
Ludwig Englander's musical "Passing Show" premieres in NYC
Ludwig Englander's musical "Passing Show" premieres in NYC
Fire in Boston bleachers spreads to 170 adjoining buildings
Fire in Boston bleachers spreads to 170 adjoining buildings
Fire in Boston destroys the South End Grounds baseball stadium and 200 other buildings
Fire in Boston destroys the South End Grounds baseball stadium and 200 other buildings
22-year-old French Anarchist Émile Henry is executed by guillotine. His last words were reputed to be "Courage, camarade
22-year-old French Anarchist Émile Henry is executed by guillotine. His last words were reputed to be "Courage, camarades! Vive l'anarchie!"
American inventor Augustine Sackett is granted a patent for Sackett Board, the prototype for drywall (U.S. Patent No. 52
American inventor Augustine Sackett is granted a patent for Sackett Board, the prototype for drywall (U.S. Patent No. 520,123)
William Love hosts groundbreaking ceremonies for Love Canal, a planned community on shores of Lake Ontario
William Love hosts groundbreaking ceremonies for Love Canal, a planned community on shores of Lake Ontario
German Emanuel Lasker becomes undisputed World Chess Champion by beating Austrian-American defending titleholder Wilhelm
German Emanuel Lasker becomes undisputed World Chess Champion by beating Austrian-American defending titleholder Wilhelm Steinitz, 10-5 (4 draws) in Montreal, Canada
Boston Beaneaters baseball second baseman Bobby Lowe first to hit 4 home runs in MLB game in 20-11 win against Cincinnat
Boston Beaneaters baseball second baseman Bobby Lowe first to hit 4 home runs in MLB game in 20-11 win against Cincinnati Reds
Phillies beat Cincinnati Reds, 21-8
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. The Reds compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
Premier Roseberry declares Uganda a British protectorate
Premier Roseberry declares Uganda a British protectorate
French bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin discovers bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague in Hong Kong (Yersinia pest
French bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin discovers bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague in Hong Kong (Yersinia pestis named in his honor)
Workers in Pittsburgh strike Pullman sleeping car company
Workers in Pittsburgh strike Pullman sleeping car company
Marie François Sadi Carnot is assassinated in Lyon by Italian anarchist Sante Geronimo Caserio
Marie François Sadi Carnot was a French statesman who served as President of France from 1887 until his assassination in 1894. His presidency was marked by a series of poorly handled crises.
American Railway Union under Eugene V Debs goes on strike
Eugene Victor Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) was an American socialist activist and trade unionist.
American Annie Londonderry [Annie Kopchovsky] sets out from Boston to become first woman to bicycle around the world (co
American Annie Londonderry [Annie Kopchovsky] sets out from Boston to become first woman to bicycle around the world (completes journey September 1895)
Labor Day established as a holiday for US federal employees
Labor Day established as a holiday for US federal employees
Korea declares independence from China, asks for Japanese aid
Korea declares independence from China, asks for Japanese aid
Government obtains injunction against striking Pullman Workers
The Pullman Strike comprised two interrelated strikes in 1894 that shaped national labor policy in the United States during a period of deep economic depression.
Elwood Haynes successfully tests one of 1st US autos at 6 MPH
Elwood Haynes successfully tests one of 1st US autos at 6 MPH
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
Many African American miners in Alabama killed by striking white miners
Many African American miners in Alabama killed by striking white miners
fed troops recalled from Chicago, having ended Pullman strike
fed troops recalled from Chicago, having ended Pullman strike
Death duties are first introduced in Britain
Death duties are first introduced in Britain
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St.
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge demonstrates wireless telegraphy (radio) using Morse code at a meeting of the British Associatio
Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge demonstrates wireless telegraphy (radio) using Morse code at a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Oxford University
Indian chiefs from the Sioux and Onondaga tribes meet to urge their people to renounce Christianity and return to their
Indian chiefs from the Sioux and Onondaga tribes meet to urge their people to renounce Christianity and return to their traditional faith
Phillies get 36 hits as Sam Thompson hits for the cycle, beating Louisville 29-4
Phillies get 36 hits as Sam Thompson hits for the cycle, beating Louisville 29-4
Balinese troops assault Dutch army; 97 are killed (assault ends the following day)
Balinese troops assault Dutch army; 97 are killed (assault ends the following day)
Netherlands Social-Democratic Worker's party (SDAP) forms
The Social Democratic Workers' Party (Dutch: Sociaal-Democratische Arbeiderspartij, SDAP) was a socialist political party in the Netherlands existing from 1894 to 1946.
Congress passes the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which includes a graduated income tax later struck down by the Supreme Cou
Congress passes the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which includes a graduated income tax later struck down by the Supreme Court
British explorer Frederick Lugard begins his expedition to Niger
British explorer Frederick Lugard begins his expedition to Niger
Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton equals George Gore's MLB single game stolen bases record with 7 steals in 10-8 win vs
Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton equals George Gore's MLB single game stolen bases record with 7 steals in 10-8 win vs Washington Senators in Philadelphia
Wildfire destroys 350,000 acres, including the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, killing over 418 people [1]
Wildfire destroys 350,000 acres, including the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, killing over 418 people [1]
-3] Amsterdam Municipal theater opens
-3] Amsterdam Municipal theater opens
In New York City, 12,000 tailors go on strike to protest against sweatshops
In New York City, 12,000 tailors go on strike to protest against sweatshops
London taxi driver George Smith is the first person fined for drunk driving
London taxi driver George Smith is the first person fined for drunk driving
Hottentotten uprising in Southwest Africa fails
Hottentotten uprising in Southwest Africa fails
Japan defeats China in Battle of Ping Yang
The Battle of Pyongyang was the second major land battle of the First Sino-Japanese War. It took place on 15 September 1894 in Pyongyang, Korea between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China.
Aqueduct Racetrack opens in New York
Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in the South Ozone Park and Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens, New York City, United States.
Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester
Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Ohio National Guard kills 3 lynchers while rescuing a Black man
Ohio National Guard kills 3 lynchers while rescuing a Black man
First election of Hawaiian Republic
The 1894 Constitution of the Republic of Hawaii was the fundamental law of the short-lived Republic of Hawaii before it was annexed by the United States.
Daniel Cooper patents the time clock
Daniel Cooper patents the time clock
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Richard Strauss' tone poem "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" premieres
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas.
Fred Lugard signs accord with king Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki
Fred Lugard signs accord with king Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki
Lawrence Hargrave, Australian aeronautical pioneer and inventor of the box kite, linked four huge box kites together and
Lawrence Hargrave, Australian aeronautical pioneer and inventor of the box kite, linked four huge box kites together and flew - but remained attached to the ground by piano wire
6,000 Armenians massacred by Turks in Kurdistan
6,000 Armenians massacred by Turks in Kurdistan
Daily Racing Form founded
The Daily Racing Form (DRF) (referred to as the Racing Form or "Form" and sometimes "telegraph" or "telly") is a tabloid newspaper founded in 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, by Frank Brunell.
Richard Outcault's early comic strip "Origin of a New Species" published in World
Richard Outcault's early comic strip "Origin of a New Species" published in World
Dutch troops occupy and plunder the palace of Tjakra Negara in Lombok
Dutch troops occupy and plunder the palace of Tjakra Negara in Lombok
US intervenes in Bluefields, Nicaragua
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi).
Greenback (Independent) Party organizes in Indianapolis
Greenback (Independent) Party organizes in Indianapolis
King Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki signs accord with France
King Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki signs accord with France
Georges Feydeaus' comedic play "L'hôtel du libre échange" premieres in Paris
Georges-Léon-Jules-Marie Feydeau was a French playwright of the Belle Époque era, remembered for his farces, written between 1886 and 1914. Feydeau was born in Paris to middle-class parents and...
Roman Catholics win Parliamentary election in Belgium
Roman Catholics win Parliamentary election in Belgium
Day 1 of first cricket test between Australia and England finishes with Australia 5-346, debut of future Australian capt
Day 1 of first cricket test between Australia and England finishes with Australia 5-346, debut of future Australian captain Joe Darling, great all-rounder Ernie Jones and outstanding England batsman Archie MacLaren;
Day 2 of first cricket test between Australia and England, Australia 586 runs (Gregory 201) England 3-130
Day 2 of first cricket test between Australia and England, Australia 586 runs (Gregory 201) England 3-130
Day 3 of first cricket test between Australia and England, England 325 all out, 261 behind on 1st innings
Day 3 of first cricket test between Australia and England, England 325 all out, 261 behind on 1st innings
Day 4 of the 1st cricket test Australia v England, England following on 4-268, 7 in front
Day 4 of the 1st cricket test Australia v England, England following on 4-268, 7 in front
-23] Dutch coast hit by hurricane
-23] Dutch coast hit by hurricane
Scheveningse fishing boats destroyed by storm
Scheveningse fishing boats destroyed by storm
1st midwestern football team to play on west coast, University of Chicago defeats Stanford 24-4 at Palo Alto, CA in foot
1st midwestern football team to play on west coast, University of Chicago defeats Stanford 24-4 at Palo Alto, CA in football
Walter Piston is born
Walter Piston musician, known for american composer, was born on 1894-01-20. Walter Hamor Piston, Jr.
Boris III is born
Boris III is born
Billy Bishop is born
Billy Bishop, Canadian aviator and author, known for canadian aviator and author, was born on 1894-02-08.
Harold Macmillan is born
Harold Macmillan is born
Jack Benny is born
Jack Benny, American comedic entertainer, known for american comedic entertainer, was born on 1894-02-14.
Nikita Khrushchev is born
Nikita Khrushchev is born
Rudolf Hess is born
Rudolf Hess, German nazi politician, known for german nazi politician, was born on 1894-04-26.
George Weiss is born
George Weiss is born
Aldous Huxley is born
Aldous Huxley, English writer and philosopher, known for english writer and philosopher, was born on 1894-07-26.
Tommy Armour is born
Tommy Armour is born
Maximilian Kolbe is born
Maximilian Kolbe, Polish franciscan friar, martyr, and saint, known for polish franciscan friar, martyr, and saint, was born on 1894-01-08.
Walter Mittelholzer is born
Walter Mittelholzer, Swiss aviation pioneer, known for swiss aviation pioneer, was born on 1894-04-02. Walter Mittelholzer (2 April 1894 – 9 May 1937) was a Swiss aviation pioneer.
William George Barker is born
William George Barker is born
Brooks Atkinson is born
Brooks Atkinson, American theatre critic, known for american theatre critic, was born on 1894-11-28. Justin Brooks Atkinson (November 28, 1894 – January 14, 1984) was an American theater critic.
Ford Frick is born
Ford Frick is born
Alexander III dies
Alexander III dies
Anton Rubinstein dies
Anton Rubinstein, Russian pianist, composer and conductor, known for russian pianist, composer and conductor, died on 1894-11-20.
Events
William Kennedy Dickson captures "Fred Ott's Sneeze" as a motion picture at Thomas Edison's Black Maria Studio in West O
William Kennedy Dickson captures "Fred Ott's Sneeze" as a motion picture at Thomas Edison's Black Maria Studio in West Orange, New Jersey [1]
1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11
1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11
J. L. Johnstone of England invents the starting gate for horse racing
J. L. Johnstone of England invents the starting gate for horse racing
Jules Massenet's opera "Thaïs" premieres in Paris, includes piece “Méditation” for violin and orchestra
"Méditation" (pronounced [meditasjɔ̃]) is a symphonic intermezzo from the opera Thaïs by French composer Jules Massenet. The piece is written for solo violin, orchestra and backstage chorus.
First public showing of Thomas Edison's Kinetoscope (moving pictures)
The Kinetoscope is an early motion picture exhibition device, designed for films to be viewed by one person at a time through a peephole viewer window.
Belgium Princess Josephine marries Prince Karl von Hohenzollern
Belgium Princess Josephine marries Prince Karl von Hohenzollern
Basketball inventor James Naismith (32) weds Maude Evelyn Sherman (23) in Springfield, Massachusetts
Basketball inventor James Naismith (32) weds Maude Evelyn Sherman (23) in Springfield, Massachusetts
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini (20) marries Bessie Rahner (18)
Magician and escape artist Harry Houdini (20) marries Bessie Rahner (18)
The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, s
The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, selecting Athens to host the first modern games in 1896 [1]
Scottish "Peter Pan" creator J. M. Barrie (34) weds British actress Mary Ansell (33) in Kirriemuir, Scotland; divorce i
Scottish "Peter Pan" creator J. M. Barrie (34) weds British actress Mary Ansell (33) in Kirriemuir, Scotland; divorce in 1909,
Japanese scientist Shibasaburo Kitasato discovers the infectious agent of the bubonic plague and publishes his findings
Japanese scientist Shibasaburo Kitasato discovers the infectious agent of the bubonic plague and publishes his findings in The Lancet
Employed by Thomas Edison, William K.L. Dickson films the first boxing match in West Orange, New Jersey, an exhibition b
Employed by Thomas Edison, William K.L. Dickson films the first boxing match in West Orange, New Jersey, an exhibition between world heavyweight champion James J. Corbett and Peter Courtney
Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris
Vaccine for diphtheria is announced by Dr. Émile Roux of Paris
Russian emperor Nicholas II (26) weds Alexandra Feodorovna (22) at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace in St Petersbur
Russian emperor Nicholas II (26) weds Alexandra Feodorovna (22) at the Grand Church of the Winter Palace in St Petersburg, Russia
England beat Australia by 10 runs in the first six-day cricket Test, Australia needed 177 to win but were all out for 16
England beat Australia by 10 runs in the first six-day cricket Test, Australia needed 177 to win but were all out for 166
Claude Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune" (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) p
Claude Debussy's first orchestral masterpiece "Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune" (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun) premieres in Paris
Amateur Golf Association of the United States is formed in New York City, renamed soon afterwards to the United States G
Amateur Golf Association of the United States is formed in New York City, renamed soon afterwards to the United States Golf Association
France ratifies Duple Alliance with Russia
France ratifies Duple Alliance with Russia
Columbus World's fair in Chicago destroyed by fire
Columbus World's fair in Chicago destroyed by fire
Georges Feydeau's "Un à la Patte" premieres in Paris
Georges Feydeau's "Un à la Patte" premieres in Paris
Donghak Peasant Rebellion begins in Mujiang, Korea over local corruption, sparking the 1st Sino-Japanese War
Donghak Peasant Rebellion begins in Mujiang, Korea over local corruption, sparking the 1st Sino-Japanese War
Revolution in Sicily crushed by government troops
Revolution in Sicily crushed by government troops
Oscar Fredriksen skates world record 500m in 47.8 sec
Oscar Fredriksen skates world record 500m in 47.8 sec
G. W. Bunbury of Dublin sets shorthand record of 250 wpm for 10 min
G. W. Bunbury of Dublin sets shorthand record of 250 wpm for 10 min
Pneumatic hammer patented by Charles King of Detroit
Pneumatic hammer patented by Charles King of Detroit
US warship Kearsarge wrecked on Roncador Reef, near Solomon Island
US warship Kearsarge wrecked on Roncador Reef, near Solomon Island
1st US steel sailing vessel, Dirigo, launched at Bath, Maine
1st US steel sailing vessel, Dirigo, launched at Bath, Maine
Female suffrage organization in Amsterdam forms
Female suffrage organization in Amsterdam forms
Bottle opener patented by American inventor William Painter
Bottle opener patented by American inventor William Painter
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado
US Enforcement Act repealed, making it easier to disenfranchise blacks
US Enforcement Act repealed, making it easier to disenfranchise blacks
Anarchist Émile Henry hurls a bomb into Paris's Cafe Terminus, killing one and wounding 20
Anarchist Émile Henry hurls a bomb into Paris's Cafe Terminus, killing one and wounding 20
Venus is both a morning star & evening star
Venus is both a morning star & evening star
British troops occupy Ilorin, Gold Coast
British troops occupy Ilorin, Gold Coast
Nicaragua captures Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Nicaragua captures Tegucigalpa, Honduras
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
"NY Atlantis" 1st Greek-language publication in US begins
Great fire in Shanghai; over 1,000 buildings destroyed
Great fire in Shanghai; over 1,000 buildings destroyed
The state of New York enacts the nation's first dog-licensing law
The state of New York enacts the nation's first dog-licensing law
US & China sign treaty preventing Chinese laborers from entering US
US & China sign treaty preventing Chinese laborers from entering US
Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Hockey Club defeats Ottawa HC, 3-1 to win 3-team challenge tourna
Stanley Cup, Victoria Rink, Montreal, Quebec: Montreal Hockey Club defeats Ottawa HC, 3-1 to win 3-team challenge tournament
37 miners killed at Franklin, Washington
37 miners killed at Franklin, Washington
Coxey's Army of the unemployed sets out from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.
Coxey's Army of the unemployed sets out from Massillon, Ohio, for Washington, D.C.
11 strikers killed in riot at Connellsville, Penn
11 strikers killed in riot at Connellsville, Penn
British & Belgian secret accord on dividing Central Africa
British & Belgian secret accord on dividing Central Africa
,000 mine workers strike in Ohio for pay increase
,000 mine workers strike in Ohio for pay increase
The very first Venice Biennale opens in Venice, Italy, as a biennial exhibition of Italian art [1]
The very first Venice Biennale opens in Venice, Italy, as a biennial exhibition of Italian art [1]
The 500-strong Commonwealth of Christ (Coxey's Army) arrives in Washington, D.C., to protest against unemployment; Coxey
The 500-strong Commonwealth of Christ (Coxey's Army) arrives in Washington, D.C., to protest against unemployment; Coxey arrested for trespassing at Capitol
Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years.
Hong Kong government declares port is infected with the plague. The outbreak will go on to kill 20,489 over 29 years.
American RR Union strikes Pullman Sleeping Car Co
American RR Union strikes Pullman Sleeping Car Co
Ludwig Englander's musical "Passing Show" premieres in NYC
Ludwig Englander's musical "Passing Show" premieres in NYC
Fire in Boston bleachers spreads to 170 adjoining buildings
Fire in Boston bleachers spreads to 170 adjoining buildings
Fire in Boston destroys the South End Grounds baseball stadium and 200 other buildings
Fire in Boston destroys the South End Grounds baseball stadium and 200 other buildings
22-year-old French Anarchist Émile Henry is executed by guillotine. His last words were reputed to be "Courage, camarade
22-year-old French Anarchist Émile Henry is executed by guillotine. His last words were reputed to be "Courage, camarades! Vive l'anarchie!"
American inventor Augustine Sackett is granted a patent for Sackett Board, the prototype for drywall (U.S. Patent No. 52
American inventor Augustine Sackett is granted a patent for Sackett Board, the prototype for drywall (U.S. Patent No. 520,123)
William Love hosts groundbreaking ceremonies for Love Canal, a planned community on shores of Lake Ontario
William Love hosts groundbreaking ceremonies for Love Canal, a planned community on shores of Lake Ontario
German Emanuel Lasker becomes undisputed World Chess Champion by beating Austrian-American defending titleholder Wilhelm
German Emanuel Lasker becomes undisputed World Chess Champion by beating Austrian-American defending titleholder Wilhelm Steinitz, 10-5 (4 draws) in Montreal, Canada
Boston Beaneaters baseball second baseman Bobby Lowe first to hit 4 home runs in MLB game in 20-11 win against Cincinnat
Boston Beaneaters baseball second baseman Bobby Lowe first to hit 4 home runs in MLB game in 20-11 win against Cincinnati Reds
Phillies beat Cincinnati Reds, 21-8
The Cincinnati Reds are an American professional baseball team based in Cincinnati. The Reds compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
Premier Roseberry declares Uganda a British protectorate
Premier Roseberry declares Uganda a British protectorate
French bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin discovers bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague in Hong Kong (Yersinia pest
French bacteriologist Alexandre Yersin discovers bacillus responsible for the bubonic plague in Hong Kong (Yersinia pestis named in his honor)
Workers in Pittsburgh strike Pullman sleeping car company
Workers in Pittsburgh strike Pullman sleeping car company
Marie François Sadi Carnot is assassinated in Lyon by Italian anarchist Sante Geronimo Caserio
Marie François Sadi Carnot was a French statesman who served as President of France from 1887 until his assassination in 1894. His presidency was marked by a series of poorly handled crises.
American Railway Union under Eugene V Debs goes on strike
Eugene Victor Debs (November 5, 1855 – October 20, 1926) was an American socialist activist and trade unionist.
American Annie Londonderry [Annie Kopchovsky] sets out from Boston to become first woman to bicycle around the world (co
American Annie Londonderry [Annie Kopchovsky] sets out from Boston to become first woman to bicycle around the world (completes journey September 1895)
Labor Day established as a holiday for US federal employees
Labor Day established as a holiday for US federal employees
Korea declares independence from China, asks for Japanese aid
Korea declares independence from China, asks for Japanese aid
Government obtains injunction against striking Pullman Workers
The Pullman Strike comprised two interrelated strikes in 1894 that shaped national labor policy in the United States during a period of deep economic depression.
Elwood Haynes successfully tests one of 1st US autos at 6 MPH
Elwood Haynes successfully tests one of 1st US autos at 6 MPH
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
Cleveland sends 2,000 troops to Chicago to suppress Pullman strike
Many African American miners in Alabama killed by striking white miners
Many African American miners in Alabama killed by striking white miners
fed troops recalled from Chicago, having ended Pullman strike
fed troops recalled from Chicago, having ended Pullman strike
Death duties are first introduced in Britain
Death duties are first introduced in Britain
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St.
Riccardo Drigo's ballet "Le Réveil de Flore" premieres with the Imperial Mariinsky Ballet at the Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg, Russian Empire
Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge demonstrates wireless telegraphy (radio) using Morse code at a meeting of the British Associatio
Sir Oliver Joseph Lodge demonstrates wireless telegraphy (radio) using Morse code at a meeting of the British Association for the Advancement of Science at Oxford University
Indian chiefs from the Sioux and Onondaga tribes meet to urge their people to renounce Christianity and return to their
Indian chiefs from the Sioux and Onondaga tribes meet to urge their people to renounce Christianity and return to their traditional faith
Phillies get 36 hits as Sam Thompson hits for the cycle, beating Louisville 29-4
Phillies get 36 hits as Sam Thompson hits for the cycle, beating Louisville 29-4
Balinese troops assault Dutch army; 97 are killed (assault ends the following day)
Balinese troops assault Dutch army; 97 are killed (assault ends the following day)
Netherlands Social-Democratic Worker's party (SDAP) forms
The Social Democratic Workers' Party (Dutch: Sociaal-Democratische Arbeiderspartij, SDAP) was a socialist political party in the Netherlands existing from 1894 to 1946.
Congress passes the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which includes a graduated income tax later struck down by the Supreme Cou
Congress passes the Wilson-Gorman Tariff Act, which includes a graduated income tax later struck down by the Supreme Court
British explorer Frederick Lugard begins his expedition to Niger
British explorer Frederick Lugard begins his expedition to Niger
Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton equals George Gore's MLB single game stolen bases record with 7 steals in 10-8 win vs
Phillies outfielder Billy Hamilton equals George Gore's MLB single game stolen bases record with 7 steals in 10-8 win vs Washington Senators in Philadelphia
Wildfire destroys 350,000 acres, including the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, killing over 418 people [1]
Wildfire destroys 350,000 acres, including the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, killing over 418 people [1]
-3] Amsterdam Municipal theater opens
-3] Amsterdam Municipal theater opens
In New York City, 12,000 tailors go on strike to protest against sweatshops
In New York City, 12,000 tailors go on strike to protest against sweatshops
London taxi driver George Smith is the first person fined for drunk driving
London taxi driver George Smith is the first person fined for drunk driving
Hottentotten uprising in Southwest Africa fails
Hottentotten uprising in Southwest Africa fails
Japan defeats China in Battle of Ping Yang
The Battle of Pyongyang was the second major land battle of the First Sino-Japanese War. It took place on 15 September 1894 in Pyongyang, Korea between the forces of Meiji Japan and Qing China.
Aqueduct Racetrack opens in New York
Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in the South Ozone Park and Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens, New York City, United States.
Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester
Simon Marks and Tom Spencer open their first Penny Bazaar in Manchester
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Ohio National Guard kills 3 lynchers while rescuing a Black man
Ohio National Guard kills 3 lynchers while rescuing a Black man
First election of Hawaiian Republic
The 1894 Constitution of the Republic of Hawaii was the fundamental law of the short-lived Republic of Hawaii before it was annexed by the United States.
Daniel Cooper patents the time clock
Daniel Cooper patents the time clock
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Frederick Lugards expedition reaches Nikki
Richard Strauss' tone poem "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks" premieres
Richard Georg Strauss was a German composer and conductor known for his tone poems and operas.
Fred Lugard signs accord with king Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki
Fred Lugard signs accord with king Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki
Lawrence Hargrave, Australian aeronautical pioneer and inventor of the box kite, linked four huge box kites together and
Lawrence Hargrave, Australian aeronautical pioneer and inventor of the box kite, linked four huge box kites together and flew - but remained attached to the ground by piano wire
6,000 Armenians massacred by Turks in Kurdistan
6,000 Armenians massacred by Turks in Kurdistan
Daily Racing Form founded
The Daily Racing Form (DRF) (referred to as the Racing Form or "Form" and sometimes "telegraph" or "telly") is a tabloid newspaper founded in 1894 in Chicago, Illinois, by Frank Brunell.
Richard Outcault's early comic strip "Origin of a New Species" published in World
Richard Outcault's early comic strip "Origin of a New Species" published in World
Dutch troops occupy and plunder the palace of Tjakra Negara in Lombok
Dutch troops occupy and plunder the palace of Tjakra Negara in Lombok
US intervenes in Bluefields, Nicaragua
Nicaragua, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, is the geographically largest country in Central America, comprising 130,370 km2 (50,340 sq mi).
Greenback (Independent) Party organizes in Indianapolis
Greenback (Independent) Party organizes in Indianapolis
King Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki signs accord with France
King Lafia "Absalamu" of Nikki signs accord with France
Georges Feydeaus' comedic play "L'hôtel du libre échange" premieres in Paris
Georges-Léon-Jules-Marie Feydeau was a French playwright of the Belle Époque era, remembered for his farces, written between 1886 and 1914. Feydeau was born in Paris to middle-class parents and...
Roman Catholics win Parliamentary election in Belgium
Roman Catholics win Parliamentary election in Belgium
Day 1 of first cricket test between Australia and England finishes with Australia 5-346, debut of future Australian capt
Day 1 of first cricket test between Australia and England finishes with Australia 5-346, debut of future Australian captain Joe Darling, great all-rounder Ernie Jones and outstanding England batsman Archie MacLaren;
Day 2 of first cricket test between Australia and England, Australia 586 runs (Gregory 201) England 3-130
Day 2 of first cricket test between Australia and England, Australia 586 runs (Gregory 201) England 3-130
Day 3 of first cricket test between Australia and England, England 325 all out, 261 behind on 1st innings
Day 3 of first cricket test between Australia and England, England 325 all out, 261 behind on 1st innings
Day 4 of the 1st cricket test Australia v England, England following on 4-268, 7 in front
Day 4 of the 1st cricket test Australia v England, England following on 4-268, 7 in front
-23] Dutch coast hit by hurricane
-23] Dutch coast hit by hurricane
Scheveningse fishing boats destroyed by storm
Scheveningse fishing boats destroyed by storm
1st midwestern football team to play on west coast, University of Chicago defeats Stanford 24-4 at Palo Alto, CA in foot
1st midwestern football team to play on west coast, University of Chicago defeats Stanford 24-4 at Palo Alto, CA in football
Famous Births
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Walter Piston is born
Walter Piston musician, known for american composer, was born on 1894-01-20. Walter Hamor Piston, Jr.
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Boris III is born
Boris III is born
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Billy Bishop is born
Billy Bishop, Canadian aviator and author, known for canadian aviator and author, was born on 1894-02-08.
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Harold Macmillan is born
Harold Macmillan is born
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Jack Benny is born
Jack Benny, American comedic entertainer, known for american comedic entertainer, was born on 1894-02-14.
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Nikita Khrushchev is born
Nikita Khrushchev is born
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Rudolf Hess is born
Rudolf Hess, German nazi politician, known for german nazi politician, was born on 1894-04-26.
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George Weiss is born
George Weiss is born
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Aldous Huxley is born
Aldous Huxley, English writer and philosopher, known for english writer and philosopher, was born on 1894-07-26.
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Tommy Armour is born
Tommy Armour is born
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Maximilian Kolbe is born
Maximilian Kolbe, Polish franciscan friar, martyr, and saint, known for polish franciscan friar, martyr, and saint, was born on 1894-01-08.
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Walter Mittelholzer is born
Walter Mittelholzer, Swiss aviation pioneer, known for swiss aviation pioneer, was born on 1894-04-02. Walter Mittelholzer (2 April 1894 – 9 May 1937) was a Swiss aviation pioneer.
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William George Barker is born
William George Barker is born
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Brooks Atkinson is born
Brooks Atkinson, American theatre critic, known for american theatre critic, was born on 1894-11-28. Justin Brooks Atkinson (November 28, 1894 – January 14, 1984) was an American theater critic.
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Ford Frick is born
Ford Frick is born
Notable Deaths
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1894?
- In 1894, there were 114 significant historical events. Notable events include Denmark adopts Central European Time, William Kennedy Dickson captures "Fred Ott's Sneeze" as a motion picture at Thomas Edison's Black Maria Studio in West O, 1st college basketball game, University of Chicago beats Chicago YMCA 19-11.
- Who was born in 1894?
- 15 notable figures were born in 1894, including Walter Piston is born, Boris III is born, Billy Bishop is born.
- Who died in 1894?
- 2 notable figures passed away in 1894, including Alexander III dies, Anton Rubinstein dies.