What are some of the major historical events that occurred in year 1880?

The year 1880 witnessed several significant historical events across the globe, including:

1. Berlin Conference (November 15, 1884 – February 26, 1885):

- This international conference aimed to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa. It resulted in the division of Africa among European powers, leading to the infamous "Scramble for Africa."

2. First Boer War (December 16, 1880 – March 23, 1881):

- The conflict marked the beginning of tensions between the British Empire and the Boers (Dutch settlers) in South Africa.

3. Assassination of Emperor Alexander II of Russia (March 13, 1881):

- Russia experienced significant political upheaval following the assassination of Emperor Alexander II by revolutionaries.

4. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (October 26, 1881):

- This famous Wild West showdown in Tombstone, Arizona, involved lawmen Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday against a group of criminals.

5. Opening of the Brooklyn Bridge (May 24, 1883):

- Considered an engineering marvel at the time, the Brooklyn Bridge connected Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City, representing a major step forward in infrastructure development.

6. Krakatoa Eruption (August 27, 1883):

- One of the most cataclysmic volcanic eruptions in modern history, the Krakatoa explosion in Indonesia caused widespread devastation and tsunamis in the region.

7. International Meridian Conference (October 13, 1884):

- This conference in Washington, D.C., officially established Greenwich, England, as the Prime Meridian for marking global time zones and longitudes.

8. Washington Monument Completion (October 9, 1888):

- The iconic obelisk in Washington, D.C., dedicated to George Washington, was finally completed and opened to the public.

9. Jack the Ripper Murders (1888-1891):

- A series of unsolved brutal murders of women in London's Whitechapel district terrified the populace and became legendary in crime history.

10. First Commercial Electric Streetlights (September 4, 1882):

- The streets of Wabash, Indiana, became the first to be lit by commercial electric streetlights, leading the way for the use of electric lighting in public spaces.

These events highlight the various political, technological, social, and even criminal aspects of history that unfolded during the year 1880.