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Historical Events in December 1898

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  • Dec 10 The first western pilgrims welcomed at The House of `Abdu'lláh Páshá

Spain Declares War Against the United States

Dec 10 Treaty of Paris which ended the Spanish–American War is signed by US President McKinley; US acquires Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam

Colonel ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt (center, with glasses and holstered gun) with his ‘Rough Riders’ after victory at the Battle of San Juan Hill
  • Dec 12 1st first-class cricket game between Australian states NSW and Tasmania
  • Dec 18 First automobile speed record set of 63 kph (39 mph) by French Count Gaston de Chasseloup-Laubat of Paris

Curies Discover Radium

Dec 21 Scientists Pierre and Marie Curie discover radium

Physicist Marie Curie
  • Dec 24 Herman Heijermans' "Ghetto" premieres in Amsterdam


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