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1890s in America

  • Around the world in 72 days

    Around the world in 72 days
    A newspaper reporter reported a person going around the world in 72 days.
  • The Invention of Basketball

    The Invention of Basketball
    YMCA trainee, James Maismith invented basketball.
  • Fighting Depression

    Fighting Depression
    Economic depression made 1 in 5 peoplewithout a job.
  • Spanish American War

    Spanish American War
    The Spanish American War ends after four months declaring America a world power.
  • Boston Marathon

    Boston Marathon
    The first Boston Marathon was held in 1899.