Nov 20,1942 - Present
THE 46TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES
1878 Sofia is liberated from Ottoman rule during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78).
1878 In 1878, Umberto I ascended to the throne as King of Italy, a period marked by Italy's unification and the consolidation of the Italian monarchy.
1878 Captain Aleksandr Burago, leading Russian Imperial army dragoons, liberated Plovdiv from Ottoman rule during the Russo-Turkish War (1877–78) in the Battle of Philippopolis.
1878 The infamous murder of John Tunstall by outlaw Jesse Evans ignited the powder keg of the Lincoln County War in the untamed terrain of New Mexico. This feud remains a symbol of lawlessness in the American West.
1878 Inventor Thomas Edison secures a patent for the phonograph, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionizes audio recording and playback.
1878 History was dialed in 1878 when the first telephone directory was issued in New Haven, Connecticut, simplifying communication in the growing community.
1878 The tumultuous Russo-Turkish War reaches its resolution with the Treaty of San Stefano, ushering in Bulgaria's hard-won independence from the Ottoman Empire.
1878 The Catholic Church reestablishes its presence in Scotland, appointing bishops and recreating sees after a hiatus of over two centuries.
1878 The Senate of the Grand Duchy of Finland laid the foundation for the city of Kotka, marking the birth of a vibrant community on the southern part of islands from the old Kymi parish.
1878 Salem, Massachusetts, witnessed the last witchcraft trial in the United States on May 14, 1878, as Lucretia Brown accused Daniel Spofford of using mental powers to harm her, a unique legal case.
1878 London's Opera Comique comes alive as Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera, "H.M.S. Pinafore," takes the stage, charming audiences with wit and humor, marking a milestone in musical theater.
1878 The Cyprus Convention of 1878 marked a pivotal moment as the Ottoman Empire ceded Cyprus to the United Kingdom while retaining nominal title, altering the geopolitical landscape of the Mediterranean.
1878 The League of Prizren was established in response to the Congress of Berlin and the Treaty of San Stefano, opposing the partitioning of Albanian lands in the Balkans.
1878 Eadweard Muybridge's groundbreaking photographic study proves that all four of a horse's hooves leave the ground while running, laying the foundation for motion pictures.
1878 Canada's participation in global postal services expanded in 1878 when it joined the Universal Postal Union. This marked a significant step in facilitating international mail delivery and communication.
1878 In 1878, the Treaty of Berlin triggered a redrawing of the Balkan map, resulting in Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania gaining complete independence from the Ottoman Empire.
1878 The foundation of the American Bar Association in Saratoga Springs, New York, represented a significant moment in the development of legal institutions in the United States.
1878 In a historic stride for gender equality, Emma Nutt takes her place as the world's first female telephone operator, answering the call for progress, courtesy of Alexander Graham Bell's vision.
1878 : A crowded pleasure boat named Princess Alice tragically collided with the Bywell Castle in the River Thames, resulting in the loss of over 640 lives. This maritime disaster remains etched in the annals of British history.
1878 A new era dawns with the establishment of the Edison Electric Light Company, laying the groundwork for widespread electrification.
1878 The illumination of Bramall Lane stadium heralds a new era in sports as it hosts the first rugby match under floodlights.
1878 In a harrowing incident, anarchist Giovanni Passannante makes the first assassination attempt against Umberto I of Italy, armed with a dagger. Although the King survives with a slight wound, Prime Minister Benedetto Cairoli intervenes, receiving an injury himself.
1878 The White House embraces modernity as President Rutherford B. Hayes installs the first telephone, connecting the nation.
1878 The Al-Thani family ascends to power, becoming the ruling dynasty of Qatar, setting in motion a dynamic and influential era for the Gulf nation, whose impact is felt to this day.
1878 Karl Benz, a visionary inventor, made a historic stride by filing a patent for his groundbreaking two-stroke gas engine in Mannheim, Germany, paving the way for future innovations.
1878 The Yale Daily News breaks ground as the first independent daily college newspaper in the United States.
1878 Tragedy struck on March 24, 1878, when the British frigate HMS Eurydice sank, claiming the lives of over 300 individuals in this maritime disaster.
