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What Happened on December 10, 1898

Historical Events

  • The first western pilgrims welcomed at The House of `Abdu'lláh Páshá
  • Treaty of Paris which ended the Spanish–American War is signed by US President McKinley; US acquires Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam

Famous Birthdays

  • Yuri Nikolayevich Libedinski, Ukrainian writer (Birth of Hero), born in Odessa, Ukraine (d. 1959)

About December 10, 1898

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 7 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius