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What Happened in 1895

7 historical events, 16 notable births, and 3 notable deaths in 1895.

Major Events

January 1895

culture

1895 in film — overview of film-related events during the year of 1895

April 1895

war

Treaty of Shimonoseki — treaty signed at the Shunpanrō hall, Shimonoseki, Japan on April 17, 1895, between the Empire of Japan and the Qing Empire, ending the First Sino-Japanese War.

politics

Triple Intervention — diplomatic intervention by Russia, Germany, and France on 23 April 1895 over the terms of the Treaty of Shimonoseki signed between Japan and the Qing dynasty

February 1895

war

Cuban War of Independence — armed conflict between the United States, Cuba and Spain

October 1895

general

Montparnasse derailment — train accident on 22 October 1895

December 1895

general

Jameson Raid — 1895 raid on Transvaal Republic