1880s

Millennium: 2nd millennium
Centuries: 18th century19th century20th century
Decades: 1850s 1860s 1870s1880s1890s 1900s 1910s
Years: 1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889
Categories: Births – Deaths – Architecture
Establishments – Disestablishments

The 1880s was the decade that spanned from January 1, 1880 to December 31, 1889. They occurred at the core period of the Second Industrial Revolution. Most Western countries experienced a large economic boom, due to the mass production of railroads and other more convenient methods of travel. The modern city as well as the sky-scraper rose to prominence in this decade as well, contributing to the economic prosperity of the time. The 1880s were also part of the Gilded Age, which lasted from 1874 to 1907.

Contents

Politics and wars

Wars

Internal conflicts

Colonization

Prominent political events

Disasters

Assassinations

The 1880s were marked by several notable assassinations and assassination attempts:

Technology

Science

Economics

Popular culture

Literature and arts

Sports

Music

Architecture

Fashion

Other

Fiction and Film

People

World leaders

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