Birth of Edward Morgan Forster
Birth of Edward Morgan Forster
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1879 in Great Britain
Explore 26 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1879.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1879
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January
February
Birth of Edwin Samuel Montagu
Birth of Edwin Samuel Montagu, second son and seventh child of Samuel Montagu, 1st Baron Swaythling
October
Mason Science College
Mason Science College opens, becoming a foundation of the University of Birmingham.
Irish National Land League
Elected president of Davitts newly founded Irish National Land League, signing a militant Land League address campaigning for land reform
December
Irish National Land League
Charles Stewart Parnell leaves for America with John Dillon to raise funds for famine relief and secure support for Home Rule
Irish National Land League
Charles Stewart Parnell leaves for America with John Dillon to raise funds for famine relief and secure support for Home Rule
Rebellion of subdues the Sekhukhuni
Wolsey subdues the Sekhukhuni rebellion & captures their paramount chief
Other events (month unknown)
Admiral
Appointed Admiral
Birth of William Maxwell Aitken
Birth of William Maxwell Aitken
Bournville Factory
Cadbury moves chocolate production to a new rural factory at Bournville.
Capture of Khyber Pass
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
Council House Architectural Setting
Yeoville Thomason's civic buildings established the architectural setting into which Birmingham's future museum and art gallery would be integrated.
Declaration of War
Britain goes to war with the Zulus
Election
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
First Official Match
Villa plays Stafford Road in the FA Cup, its first recognised competitive fixture.
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Transvaal
Home Rule
Following Butts death in 1879, William Shaw serves as chairman (leader) for one Parliamentary session
Home Rule League
Following Butts death in 1879, William Shaw serves as chairman (leader) for one Parliamentary session
Irish Land League
The Irish Land League is founded
Jupiter Rotation
Uses atmospheric markings to refine estimates of Jupiter's rotation.
Marriage
Marries Princess Louisa of Prussia
Midlothian Campaign
During the election campaign, also called Midlothian campaign, Gladstone rousingly speks against Disraelis foreign policies during the ongoing Second Anglo-Afghan War in Afghanistan
Pirrie Expands Shipyard Management
As a senior partner, Pirrie helped oversee the Belfast firm's growing capacity to build large ocean going vessels.
Successful Brain Tumour Removal
Successfully removes an intracranial tumour diagnosed from neurological signs at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
The Pirates of Penzance
1st performance of, "The Pirates of Penzance"
Treaty of Gandamak
Under the Treaty of Gandamak with Afghanistan Britain occupies the Khyber Pass
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