October1896

Historical Events in October 1896

Oct 5 William Gillette's dramatic play "Secret Service" premieres in NYC

Historic Event

Oct 6 Filipino nationalist Jose Rizal is arrested en route to Cuba via Spain and imprisoned in Barcelona

Jose Rizal — Filipino Nationalist and Novelist Jose Rizal

Oct 13 First public screening of a motion picture in New Zealand
Oct 17 Anton Tsjechovs "Chayka" premieres in St Petersburg
Oct 26 Abyssinia & Italy sign peace treaty
Oct 27 1st Pali Road completed in Hawaii (winds so strong streams flow UP!)

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