The Year Was 1879:
In 1879, key events included the Anglo-Zulu War, the establishment of Bryn Mawr College, and Thomas Edison's invention of the first practical incandescent light bulb. Additionally, the U.S. Census was conducted, recording a population of over 50 million, and New York became the first state with over 5 million residents.
Specific Events:
Anglo-Zulu War:
The war between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom began in January, with a major British defeat at the Battle of Isandlwana.
Bryn Mawr College:
A charter was obtained for Bryn Mawr College, a women's college in Pennsylvania, by members of the Society of Friends.
Incandescent Light Bulb:
Thomas Edison demonstrated his invention of the first practical incandescent light bulb, lighting a street in Menlo Park, New Jersey.
U.S. Census:
The U.S. Census recorded a population of 50,155,783, with New York exceeding 5 million residents.
Meeker Massacre:
Nathan Meeker and others were killed in an uprising at the White River Ute Indian Reservation in Colorado, according to Wikipedia.
Austro-German Alliance:
This treaty was signed between Austria-Hungary and the German Empire, promising mutual support in case of Russian attack and neutrality in case of other aggression.
First Electric Locomotive:
Werner von Siemens demonstrated the first electric locomotive using an external power source in Berlin, according to Wikipedia.
