1 January 1879Birth of Edward Morgan ForsterEdward Morgan Forster
Birth of Edward Morgan Forster
Historical records for Great Britain in 1879, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Birth of Edward Morgan Forster
Birth of Edwin Samuel Montagu, second son and seventh child of Samuel Montagu, 1st Baron Swaythling
Mason Science College opens, becoming a foundation of the University of Birmingham.
Elected president of Davitts newly founded Irish National Land League, signing a militant Land League address campaigning for land reform
Charles Stewart Parnell leaves for America with John Dillon to raise funds for famine relief and secure support for Home Rule
Charles Stewart Parnell leaves for America with John Dillon to raise funds for famine relief and secure support for Home Rule
Wolsey subdues the Sekhukhuni rebellion & captures their paramount chief
Appointed Admiral
Birth of William Maxwell Aitken
Cadbury moves chocolate production to a new rural factory at Bournville.
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
Britain goes to war with the Zulus
Gladstone campaigns against Disraelis pro-Turkish policies. During the election campaign, also called Midlothian campaign, Gladstone rousingly speks against Disraelis foreign policies during the ongoing Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan
Villa plays Stafford Road in the FA Cup, its first recognised competitive fixture.
Appointed Governor of the Transvaal
Following Butts death in 1879, William Shaw serves as chairman (leader) for one Parliamentary session
Following Butts death in 1879, William Shaw serves as chairman (leader) for one Parliamentary session
The Irish Land League is founded
Uses atmospheric markings to refine estimates of Jupiter's rotation.
Marries Princess Louisa of Prussia
During the election campaign, also called Midlothian campaign, Gladstone rousingly speks against Disraelis foreign policies during the ongoing Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan
Successfully removes an intracranial tumour diagnosed from neurological signs at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
1st performance of, "The Pirates of Penzance"
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
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