Thomas Gibson and James Mcgrath patented a steerable sled.
Max Planck proposed Planck's Law, a new law of physics for black-body radiation.
The USS Holland (SS-1) became the first modern submarine commissioned for the United States Navy.
Charlotte Cooper won a gold medal, making her the first individual female Olympic champion.
The Federation of Australia was given Royal Assent.
Hawaii became a US territory when President William McKinley signed it into law.
The US Navy bought their first-ever submarine called the USS Holland or SS-1.
The Rapid Transit Railroad broke ground on a new underground subway to link Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The British Labour Party was founded.
