Jan 01politics
1898.
What happened in 1898?
In 1898, the Spanish-American War was a key event, marking the United States' emergence as a colonial power after defeating Spain. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in December, transferring control of territories like the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States. Other important events that year included the Battle of Omdurman, where Anglo-Egyptian forces won a decisive victory over Mahdist forces in Sudan. Additionally, the first Italian Football Championship took place, an early development in organized European sports.
Events
31
Births
20
Deaths
13
Era
1890s
Industrial Era
Chronology of 1898
Documented Historical Record
January
01.1898Jan 01war
Jan 01general
Jan 01culture
Les Grandes Baigneuses (The Large Bathers)
painting by Paul Cézanne in Philadelphia Museum of Art
Jan 01disaster
Jan 01war
Jan 01war
February
02.1898March
03.1898April
04.1898May
05.1898June
06.1898Jun 12politics
Philippine Declaration of Independence
proclamation of independence of the Philippine Islands from the colonial rule of Spain
Jun 13war
Jun 22war
Jun 24war
Jun 28war
Jun 30war
July
07.1898Jul 01war
Jul 01war
Jul 03war
Jul 18war
August
08.1898September
09.1898October
10.1898November
11.1898December
12.1898Dec 01war
Dec 10war
Treaty of Paris (1898)
December 1898 peace treaty of the Spanish-American War
End of 1898 Record · 31 events
Historical Significance
Context & Impact
In 1898, the Spanish-American War was a key event, marking the United States' emergence as a colonial power after defeating Spain. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris in December, transferring control of territories like the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico to the United States. Other important events that year included the Battle of Omdurman, where Anglo-Egyptian forces won a decisive victory over Mahdist forces in Sudan. Additionally, the first Italian Football Championship took place, an early development in organized European sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What major war took place in 1898?
The Spanish-American War occurred in 1898 and concluded with the Treaty of Paris. Spain ceded territories including the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States as a result.
What happened at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898?
The Battle of Omdurman in Sudan took place in 1898. British and Egyptian forces defeated the Mahdist army, ending the Mahdist War and establishing British control over Sudan.
What sports milestone occurred in Italy in 1898?
The first Italian Football Championship took place in 1898. It marked the beginning of organized professional football in Italy and set the stage for one of Europe's premier football leagues.
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