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Events. 12 July – The German tariff of 1879 is voted for by a majority of 100 in the Reichstag. 21 June – German chemical company Linde is founded. 31 May – German inventor Werner von Siemens demonstrates the first electric locomotive using an external power source at Berlin.
The 7th New Zealand Parliament commences. Speaker of the House – Maurice O'Rorke becomes Speaker when his predecessor, Sir William Fitzherbert, is appointed to the Legislative Council. Premier – John Hall replaces Sir George Grey on 8 October. Minister of Finance – John Hall replaces Sir George Grey on 8 October.
Famous Deaths. Dec 6 Erastus Brigham Bigelow, American inventor of weaving machine for carpets, dies at 65. Dec 7 Jón Sigurðsson, Icelandic independence fighter and Icelandic historian, dies at 68. Dec 18 Charley Parkhurst, American stagecoach driver who disguised herself as a women for 30 years, dies at 67. Nov 1879.
11th January 1879 – The ultimatum expires and three British columns cross the BuffaloRiver and enter Zululand. The central column heads towards the camp of a Zulu chief called Sihayo. 12th January 1879 – The central column destroys Sihayo’s camp. 22nd January 1879 – The right column, led by Colonel Charles Pearson, engages 6,000 Zulu ...
Full 12-month 1879 Calendar plus selected historical events of 1879. ... What happened this day in history? Know the important events that made history.
21 giu 2023 · In 1879, the world was experiencing a time of great change and progress. From technological advancements to political movements, the year was marked by several significant events that shaped the course of history. Let’s take a closer look at some of the major happenings in 1879. Technology and Science
7 – The first British troops arrive in Durban from all over the Empire. 12 – A force of 2,000 Zulus attacks a British camp at Ntombi River. Of the 60 men in the camp, only 15 escape. July. 4 – The Zulus are defeated at Ulundi and the war ends. August. 28 – The Zulu King Cetshwayo is captured.
