- The International Copyright Act of 1891 is passed
- The first escalator was patented by Jesse Reno
- The Wrigley Company is founded in Chicago
- The Music Hall, later known as Carnegie Hall has it's grand opening
- James Naismith invented basketball.
- Canada's prime minister Sir John Macdonald dies in office at Ottawa at age 76
- Colorado Gold Rush at Cripple Creek
- The first American Express Travelers Cheques are sold
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Events of 1891
My family seemed fairly isolated from US and world events around them. Here are just a few events from 1891 that they may or may not have been aware of.
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3 comments:
I didn't know escalators were that early an invention. It's true, you learn something new every day! :)
P.S. - You're tagged!
I like this idea for a post - it's neat to think about what was going on in the world when our ancestors were here!
Nikki-ann, I was surprised about the escalators too, especially since my mother never saw one until the 1930's. Working on the tag :)
JoLyn, Thanks for stopping by. Knowing what was going on in the world helps me to better put the letters in context.
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