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1884 in United States of America

Explore 4 historical events and records for United States of America in 1884.

Historical records for United States of America in 1884

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May

Birth of Harry S Truman

Truman, Harry S · Politics / Republican Party

Birth of Harry S Truman

Other events (month unknown)

Birth of Eleanor Roosevelt

Roosevelt, Elranor · Politics / Democratic Party

Birth of Eleanor Roosevelt

Halsted Investigates Nerve Blocks

William Halsted · New York · Medical Pioneer · Science / Medicine

William Halsted experimented with cocaine injections to block peripheral nerves during surgical procedures.

President of USA

Arthur, Chester Alan · President of USA · Government / Republican Party Government

Loses the 4th ballot of the nomination by 541 votes to 207 to James Blaine

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