Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
The world's first international soccer match took place.
Suffragette Susan B. Anthony was arrested in New York State for illegally voting in the presidential race.
Inventor Phillip W Pratt obtained the patent for his sprinkler system designed to extinguish fires.
The Ballot Act was passed in Great Britain.
Arbor Day was celebrated for the first time in America in Nebraska.
Thomas J Martin patented the fire extinguisher.
The Yellowstone National Park Protection Act went into law, making it the first National Park in the world.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opened for the first time in New York City.
