As of the start of 1880, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Historical events from year 1880. Learn about 74 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1880 or search by date or keyword.

January 1, 1880 - The construction of the Panama Canal begins under French auspices, although it would eventually fail on the sea level canal in 1893, and would be bought out by the United …

What happened in the year 1880 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1880.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. On June 5, 1880, George Bernard Shaw, 23, quits his job at …

Jul 2, 2025 · 1880 was a pivotal year in American history, marking a crucial transition from an agrarian society to an industrial power. The growth of the railroad, the expansion of …

The history of the United States from 1880 and the decade that followed. Learn about the events that shaped the lives of your ancestors in 1880.

November 2 – U.S. presidential election, 1880: James Garfield defeats Winfield S. Hancock. November 4 – The first cash register is patented by James and John Ritty of Dayton, Ohio. …

This ambitious chart presents U.S. political history on a single page. Moving from left to right, a timeline of parties, policies, persons, and events courses like a river through graphic space …

Between 1880 and 1920, more than 20 million immigrants arrive. The majority are from Southern, Eastern and Central Europe, including 4 million Italians and 2 million Jews. Many of them …