Facts and Events That Happened in This Year
Vincent van Gogh cut his left ear off with a razor after an argument with fellow painter Paul Gauguin.
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's 5th symphony was performed for the first time in St Petersburg, Russia.
Mary Jane Kelly was found dead on her bed in London. She is thought to have been the fifth and final victim of the infamous serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
Thomas Edison filed his patent for the Optical Phonograph.
The German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche celebrated his 44th birthday by beginning his autobiography 'Ecce Homo,' which was published in 1908.
Jack the Ripper killed his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes.
London serial killer Jack the Ripper claimed his second victim, Annie Chapman.
Edith Eleanor McLean became the first baby ever to use an incubator.
Inventor George Eastman patented camera shutters and trademarked the name 'Kodak.'
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
American inventor Theophilus Van Kannel was granted the patent for the revolving door.
Brazil introduced the Golden Law (Lei Áurea), signed by the Princess Imperial of Brazil, which abolished all forms of slavery.
Aston Villa's director, William McGregor, formed the English Football League.
