The musical 'Cordelia's Aspirations' was performed for the first time at Theatre Comique, New York, US.
The Orient Express started its first journey from Paris to Istanbul.
In Java, Indonesia, the Krakatoa volcano erupted and destroyed 70% of the island and its surroundings.
President Arthur and NY Governor Cleveland opened the Brooklyn Bridge.
When Cubs' player Billy Sunday played his first game, he struck out four times.
The first telephone call was made between New York and Chicago.
Thomas Edison's first overhead electric lighting system began service in Roselle, New Jersey.
