![]() Gottlieb Daimler (Ger) develops an internal-combustion gasoline engine with Wilhelm Maybach he builds the first motorcycle: Daimler Reitwagen.* Karl Benz (Ger) produces a three-wheel automobile.British establish protectorates in Nigeria, north Bechuanaland and south New Guinea.Germany makes a protectorate of north New Guinea, and annexes Tanganyika and Zanzibar.General Gordon Killed at Khartoum Muhammad Ahmad dies five months later but Dervishes maintain control of Sudan under khalifa Abdullah Mark Twain (US): T he Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.Georges Seurat (Fr) paints Bathers at Asnieres.In Chicago, the first skyscraper is built.France presents the Statue of Liberty to the USA.Third Reform Act extends voting rights in UK women and many working-class men still not allowed to vote.Boston and New York City are connected by telephone. ![]()
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