I picked some out that happened during Lizzie's lifetime which interested me.
Lincoln was elected president the year Lizzie was born. Then the Civil War broke out in
1861.
In
1870 the Christian holiday of Christmas is declared a federal holiday in the United States. And the 15th Amendment passes, guarantees right to vote regardless of race.
In
1880Thomas Edison patents electric incandescent lamp. And James A Garfield (R) elected president.
In
1890 W B Purvis patents fountain pen. (Cool!)
Ellis Island designated as an immigration station
Snow & hail in Calais, ME in July
- At Auburn Prison in New York murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be executed by electric chair.
In
1900
Irish leader John Edward Redmond calls for a revolt against British rule.
The United States and the United Kingdom sign treaty for Panama Canal
Hawaii became a US territory.
US Socialist Party forms in Indianapolis.
Galveston Texas, hit by hurricane; about 6,000 die
1910
Boy Scouts of America is founded.
3 passenger trains buried at Steven's Pass in Cascade Range. 118 die. Worst snow slide in US history.
Dr. Crippen is convicted at the Old Bailey of poisoning his wife and was subsequently hanged at Pentonville Prison in London.
Revolution broke out in Mexico, led by Francisco I Madero.
US postal savings stamps 1st issued.
19201st Black baseball league, National Negro Baseball League, organizes.
The American Civil Liberties Union is founded.
League of Women Voters forms in Chicago
Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint.
19th amendment passes-women's suffrage granted (about time!)
Detroit radio station is 1st to broadcast a news program on the air
Bob Hope became an American citizen
(Good source for events at this site.
http://www.historyorb.com/)
