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What Happened in 1888

6 historical events, 15 notable births, and 0 notable deaths in 1888.

Major Events

January 1888

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Convention of Constantinople — 1888 convention

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Abushiri Revolt — rebellion

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Year of the Three Emperors — the year 1888, in which Wilhelm I of Germany died in March, to be succeeded by his son Frederick III, who died in June, to be succeeded by his son Wilhelm II

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Exposición Universal de Barcelona — world's Fair held in Barcelona, Spain in 1888

November 1888

politics

1888 United States presidential election — 26th quadrennial U.S. presidential election