Jan 01general
1892.
What happened in 1892?
In 1892, several notable events occurred around the world. In the United States, the 27th presidential election was held, and the Dalton Gang was active in the American Old West. In France, the Panama scandals, a major corruption affair, affected the government. That year also included the World Chess Championship match between Wilhelm Steinitz and Michael Chigorin, which added to the international interest in competitive chess.
Events
8
Births
30
Deaths
7
Era
1890s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1892
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1892Jan 01general
Jan 01sports
World Chess Championship 1892
chess game between Wilhelm Steinitz and Michael Chigorin
Jan 01culture
1892 in film
overview of film-related events during the year of 1892
Jan 24war
June
06.1892October
10.1892Oct 05politics
November
11.1892Nov 08politics
1892 United States presidential election
27th quadrennial U.S. presidential election
End of 1892 Record · 8 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1892, several notable events occurred around the world. In the United States, the 27th presidential election was held, and the Dalton Gang was active in the American Old West. In France, the Panama scandals, a major corruption affair, affected the government. That year also included the World Chess Championship match between Wilhelm Steinitz and Michael Chigorin, which added to the international interest in competitive chess.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major events happened in 1892?
In 1892, some major events occurred: Grover Cleveland defeated Benjamin Harrison in the United States presidential election, the Panama Canal scandals affected France, and the Dalton Gang was ended after their unsuccessful bank robbery in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Who won the 1892 presidential election?
Grover Cleveland won the 1892 United States presidential election, defeating incumbent Republican President Benjamin Harrison. Cleveland is the only president to serve non-consecutive terms as both the 22nd and 24th President.
What happened to the Dalton Gang in 1892?
The Dalton Gang came to an end in October 1892 during a failed attempt to rob two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas. The botched robbery led to a shootout, resulting in the death of four gang members and several townspeople.
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