What Happened This Year 1888
Historical Events from This Year 1888
Matabeleland Grants Rudd Concession to Rhodes
On this day, leaders of Matabeleland, particularly King Lobengula, granted the Rudd Concession to agents of Cecil Rhodes. This concession allowed for mineral exploration and the establishment of British control over Zimbabwean resources. The agreement was significant in the expansion of British colonial interests in southern Africa and set the stage for increased tensions with local communities.
Continue ReadingMary Jane Kelly Murdered by Jack the Ripper
Mary Jane Kelly, the final canonical victim of Jack the Ripper, was murdered in her room at 13 Miller's Court, Dorset Street, in Whitechapel, London. On the morning of November 9, her body was discovered by her landlord, who had been sent by neighbors to check on her after she had not been seen. The gruesome nature of the crime, featuring extensive mutilation, shocked the public and intensified the hysteria surrounding the Ripper's identity.
Continue ReadingThe Birth of the Faroese Independence Movement
In December 1888, a significant meeting took place in the Faroe Islands, marking the inception of a formal push for independence from Denmark. Local politicians, including the prominent leader J. E. A. Løvskar, gathered to discuss and strategize the future political direction of the islands. The meeting emphasized a drive toward greater self-governance and cultural autonomy. Attendees articulated their aspirations for a Faroese legislative body and highlighted the importance of preserving the unique cultural identity of the islands. It laid essential groundwork for the ongoing struggle for Faroese independence and increased political engagement among the populace.
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