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Otto von Bismarck. Austro-German Alliance, (1879) pact between Austria-Hungary and the German Empire in which the two powers promised each other support in case of attack by Russia, and neutrality in case of aggression by any other power. Germany’s Otto von Bismarck saw the alliance as a way to prevent the isolation of Germany and to preserve ...
21 giu 2023 · The birth of Albert Einstein: One of the most famous scientists in history, Einstein was born in Ulm, Germany on March 14th, 1879. In conclusion, though it may seem like a distant year in the past, many significant events took place during the year of 1879 which shaped American history as we know it today.
21 ott 2011 · See all Historic Headlines ». On Oct. 21, 1879, Thomas Edison devised a workable electric light at his laboratory in Menlo Park, N.J. A New York Times reporter visited Edison there and wrote an article about it that appeared in the paper on Dec. 28, 1879. “The lamp which Mr. Edison regards as a crowning triumph is a model of simplicity and ...
21 giu 2023 · Politics and Society. The year 1879 also saw significant changes in politics and society worldwide: The Anglo-Zulu War: One of the most important military conflicts of the year was the Anglo-Zulu War between British forces and Zulu warriors in South Africa. The war ended with British victory, but not without significant losses on both sides.
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.
27 ott 2009 · Born on March 14, 1879, in the southern German city of Ulm, Albert Einstein grew up in a middle-class Jewish family in Munich. As a child, Einstein became fascinated by music (he played the violin ...
9 feb 2010 · Thomas Edison. In the first public demonstration of his incandescent lightbulb, American inventor Thomas Alva Edison lights up a street in Menlo Park, New Jersey. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company ...
