Hisdates•ComPage 5: Historical Events In 1898
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Apr 25 Congress declares war existed with Spain since 21 April in the year 1898. 
Apr 25 On this day in history uS declares war on Spain
Apr 25 US declares war on Spain over Cuba on this day in history.
Apr 26 Edward PF Eagan, Denver, boxer (Oly-gold-20)/bobsledder (Oly-gold-32) on this day in history.
Apr 29 In the year 1898 u.S. warships engage Spanish gunboats and shore batteries at Cienfuegos, Cuba
Apr 30 Championship wrestling match at Met turns into a brawl in the year 1898.
Apr 30 Championship wrestling match at the Met turns into a brawl in the year 1898.
May 01 In the year 1898 alphonse Wauters, Belgian historian, dies at 81
May 01 In the year 1898 eugene R Black, US, Pres of World Bank (1953-62)
May 01 On this day in history george Dewey commands, "You may fire when you are ready, Gridley" as US route Spanish fleet at Manila
May 02 Jef [Josephus C F] Last, Dutch poet/politician (The Spark) in the year 1898.
May 03 Camp Merriman established at Presidio (San Fransisco) in the year 1898.
May 03 On this day in history camp Merriman forms at Presidio (SF) (see 0517)
May 03 On this day in history golda Meir, [Meyerson], Kiev Ukraine, 4th Israeli PM (1969-74)
May 04 24th Kentucky Derby: Willie Simms aboard Plaudit wins in 2:09 in the year 1898.
May 06 On this day in history daniel Gerber, Freemont Mi, beloved by babies at mealtime
May 07 Vera Chapman, writer in the year 1898.
May 08 In the year 1898 the first games of the Italian Football League are played.
May 10 Ariel Durant, writer (Story of Civilization) in the year 1898.
May 11 On this day in history sailors and Marines from USS Marblehead cut trans-oceanic cable near Cienfuegos, Cuba, isolating Cuba from Spain.
May 12 In the year 1898 louisiana adopts new constitution with "grandfather clause" designed to eliminate black voters
May 14 Bonifacio Gil Garcia, composer on this day in history.
May 15 Arlette-Leonie Arletty, [Bathiat], Courbevoie France, actress (Maxime) on this day in history.
May 16 On this day in history august de Schrijver, Belgian politician/founder (CVP)
May 17 Camp Merritt forms in Presidio [see 0503] on this day in history.
May 18 Juan J Domenchina, Spanish poet/interpreter (sombra desterrada) on this day in history.
May 19 Post Office authorizes use of postcards in the year 1898.
May 21 Armand Hammer, NYC, millionaire industrialist (Occidental Petroleum) in the year 1898.
May 21 In the year 1898 uS Assay Office in Seattle WA authorized
May 21 On this day in history uS Assay Office in Seattle, Washington authorized
May 22 Edward Bellamy, writer, dies at 48 in the year 1898.
May 22 On this day in history rené de Vos, Dutch actor/composer (Jij Bent Mijn Leven)
May 23 1st Philippine Expeditionary Troops sail from SF in the year 1898.
May 23 On this day in history frank McHugh, actor (Front Page, Gold Diggers 1935, Mighty Joe Young)
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