After 25 years of fighting with the British, the IRA announced a ceasefire on Britain.
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Crocker-Woolworth National Bank formed its headquarters in San Francisco.
The Charleston earthquake occurred, making it one of the most devastating to affect the US East Coast.
King Henry V of England died aged 35 in Château de Vincennes, France.
A body was found in London, which was revealed to be Mary Ann Nichols, who was a victim of the serial killer Jack the Ripper.
Micah Rugg patented a machine for dressing bolt heads.
