Birth of Herbert Stanley Morrison
Birth of Herbert Stanley Morrison
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1888 in Great Britain
Explore 32 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1888.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1888
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January
Wounded at Handub
Is wounded during fighting near Handub while commanding forces based around Suakin.
April
Budget
Cuts the interest on Britains National debt
Foundation of Football League
McGregor helps establish the Football League with Aston Villa among its twelve founders.
May
Celtic First Goal
Scores Celtic's first ever goal in the club's inaugural match against Rangers.
Celtic Inaugural Match Goal
Scores Celtic's second goal in the club's first match, a 5-2 victory over Rangers.
Celtic Inaugural Match Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick in Celtic's first match against Rangers.
August
Reform of Local Government
Establishes County Councils
Plot
A commission investigates Parnells involvement in the Phoenix Park murders
Birth of Thomas Edward Lawrence
Birth of Thomas Edward Lawrence.
Death of George Lennox Rawdon Berkeley
Death of George Lennox Rawdon Berkeley
September
First League Match
Villa begins its Football League history with a draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
October
Convention of Constantinople
Supports the convention guaranteeing freedom of navigation through the Suez Canal in peace and war.
December
First Detailed Photograph of Andromeda
Obtains a long-exposure photograph of M31 that clearly records its spiral structure, a major step in the photographic study of the galaxy.
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Boris Karloff
Boris Karloff, born to an upper-class British family as William Henry Pratt
Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Climate and Antarctic Ice Lecture
Discusses Antarctic ice and the role of oceans in climate at the Geological Society of Glasgow.
Convention of Constantinople
The Convention of Constantinople declares the Suez Canal a neutral zone under the protection of the British, who had occupied Egypt and Sudan at the request of Khedive Tewfiq to suppress the Urabi Revolt against his rule
Convention of Constantinople declares the Suez Canal a
The Convention of Constantinople declares the Suez Canal a neutral zone under the protection of the British, who had occupied Egypt and Sudan at the request of Khedive Tewfiq to suppress the Urabi Revolt against his rule
Cufic Maiden Voyage Command
Commands Cufic on her maiden voyage as his responsibilities within the White Star fleet continue to increase.
Education
Passes his examinations for Sub-Lieutenant, with four First Class certificates out of five
First Football League Season
Aston Villa becomes a founder member of the world's first national football league.
Governor
Appointed Governor General of Canada
Inaugural Football League Campaign
Fred Geary represents Everton during the inaugural Football League season, when the club begins competing in the new national league structure.
Major General
Appointed Major General
President of Board of Trade
Appointed President of the Board of Trade
Reform of Bible Use
Champions bill which allows MPs to affirm instead of swearing on the Bible
Rule of Egypt
The Convention of Constantinople declares the Suez Canal a neutral zone under the protection of the British, who had occupied Egypt and Sudan at the request of Khedive Tewfiq to suppress the Urabi Revolt against his rule
Siege of Khartoum
Censures ministers for not following her orders & sending a relief force too late
SLP
Founds & leads the Scottish Labour Party
Suez Canal
The Convention of Constantinople declares the Suez Canal a neutral zone under the protection of the British, who had occupied Egypt and Sudan at the request of Khedive Tewfiq to suppress the Urabi Revolt against his rule
Viceroy
Appointed Viceroy of India
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