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1897 Introductions
Events January * January 2 – The International Alpha Omicron Pi sorority is founded, in New York City. * January 4 – A British force is ambushed by Chief Ologbosere, son-in-law of the ruler. This leads to a punitive expedition against Benin. * January 7 – A cyclone destroys Darwin, Australia. * January 8 – Lady Flora Shaw, future wife of Governor General Lord Lugard, officially proposes the name "Nigeria" in a newspaper contest, to be given to the British Niger Coast Protectorate. * January 22 – In this date's issue of the journal ''Engineering'', the word ''computer'' is first used to refer to a mechanical calculation device. * January 31 – The Czechoslovak Trade Union Association is founded in Prague. February * February 10 – Freedom of religion is proclaimed in Madagascar. * February 16 – The French conquer the island of Raiatea and capture the rebel chief Teraupo'o, ending the Leeward Islands War and bringing all of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mckinley
McKinley may refer to: People *McKinley (name), a page for people with the surname and given name "McKinley" **William McKinley, 25th president of the United States. Places Philippines * Fort William McKinley (now Fort Bonifacio) in Metro Manila * McKinley Road, a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila United States * Mount McKinley (also known as Denali), the highest mountain peak in North America, in Alaska * McKinley, Alabama * McKinley, Indiana * McKinley, Michigan * McKinley, Elk County, Pennsylvania * McKinley, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania * McKinley County, New Mexico * McKinley Township, Emmet County, Michigan * McKinley Township, Huron County, Michigan * McKinley, Minnesota (other) (multiple) * McKinley, Oregon * McKinley, Wisconsin (other) (multiple) Other uses * Itanium 2, codenamed McKinley, an Intel microprocessor * McKinley, a sporting goods brand produced by Intersport See also *MacKinley *McKinlay *MacKinlay {{disambiguation, geo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
