1894
First Sino-Japanese War
Over dominance in Korea, Meiji Japan and Qing China went to war.
Dreyfus Arrested
Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish artillery officer on the French general staff, was arrested on charges of selling secrets to Germany based on handwriting…
Pullman Strike
Workers at George Pullman's railway car factory outside Chicago walked out over wage cuts.
Nicholas II Takes Throne
On the death of Alexander III, his twenty-six-year-old son Nicholas became tsar of all the Russias.
Dreyfus Convicted
A French military tribunal met behind closed doors and unanimously convicted Captain Alfred Dreyfus of treason.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1894?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1894. The most significant is First Sino-Japanese War: Over dominance in Korea, Meiji Japan and Qing China went to war.
What era was 1894 part of?
1894 falls within the Industrial Age (1801-1900). Steam, empire, and the unmaking of the old order.
Which regions saw notable events in 1894?
The events from 1894 span East Asia, Europe and North America.