As of the start of 1894, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

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1894 Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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This list represents a selection of the most important events of 1894, demonstrating a year marked by political maneuvering, scientific discovery, and social commentary.

The Topeka state journal (Topeka, Kan.), January 31, 1894 Resource: View 8 Pages Newspaper New-York tribune (New York [N.Y.]), July 25, 1894 Resource: View 12 Pages Newspaper The …

Disaster: 6 sailors of the Dutch steamer Amsterdam drowned while attempting to rescue the crew of a sinking schooner in the Atlantic.

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Events from the year 1894 in the United States. January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film. January 9 – New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the …

Events from the year 1894 in the United States. January 7 – William Kennedy Dickson receives a patent for motion picture film. January 9 – New England Telephone and Telegraph installs the …