US History 1885-1915

US History 1885-1915

Period: Jan 1, 1885 to Jan 1, 1915

Battle at Abu Klea Sudan

Jan 19, 1885

At the Battle of Abu Klea Sudan 800-1000 killed.
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!st Tournament of Roses

Jan 1, 1886

The first Tournement of Roses is held in Pasedena, California.
http://www.historyorb.com/date/1886

Pearl Harbor

Jan 20, 1887

The Pearl Harbor lease naval bas is approved by the US Senate
http://www.historyorb.com/date/1887

National Geographic

Jan 27, 1888

The National Geographic Society organizies in Washington DC
http://www.historyorb.com/date/1888

Ellis Island

Jan 1, 1892

Pop culture 1890sEllis Island started to process immagrants to the United States.

U.S. Golf Open

Oct 4, 1895

Pop culture of the 1890sThe first U.S. Golf Open is held in Newport, RI.

Gold found in Yukon

Apr 6, 1896

Pop culture 1890sThe last great American gold rush happened wen gold was stuck in the Yukon district of Canada.