Birth of Clement Richard Attlee
Birth of Clement Richard Attlee in Putney, London
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1883 in Great Britain
Explore 17 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1883.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1883
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January
April
Excellent Gunnery Command Begins
Fisher takes command of HMS Excellent, strengthening his association with naval gunnery and technical training.
November
Battle of El Obeid
Defeat leads to withdrawal from the Sudan. British & allied troops are trapped by the Mahdi & massacred
Other events (month unknown)
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
BAAS
Appointed President of the British Association for the Advancement of Science
Bankruptcy Act
The Bankruptcy Act strengthens official administration and investigation of insolvent businesses.
California Return Trade Carries Wheat
The vessel served the transoceanic cargo trade by returning with grain after delivering coal to California.
California Return Trade Carries Wheat
The vessel served the transoceanic cargo trade by returning with grain after delivering coal to California.
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander of the Egyptian Army in Sudan
Education
Scott passes out of Britannia as a midshipman, seventh overall in a class of 26
Election
Passes an Act which seeks to safeguard elections against malpractice
Governor
Appointed Governor of General of Canada
Johnstone Becomes Editor
Edward Johnstone began a long editorship of The Economist as British industry confronted growing overseas competition and imperial trade debates.
Legislation
Passes an Act which seeks to safeguard elections against malpractice
Primrose League
Founder of the Primrose League
Reform of Government
Passes an Act which seeks to safeguard elections against malpractice
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