What happened in 1880

13 events　World 1, North America 4, Europe 3, Middle East 2, Africa 1, Oceania 2

Highlights of 1880

AprAfricaThe government of Cape Colony sets a deadline for the Basuto people to surrender their weapons; non-compliance leads to the Basuto Gun War.
Jun 28OceaniaAustralian police capture bank robber Ned Kelly, after a gun battle at Glenrowan, Victoria.
Jul 27Middle EastSecond Anglo-Afghan War – Battle of Maiwand: Afghan troops under Ayub Khan defeat British and Indian forces, under Brigadier General George Burrows.
Sep 14EuropeCologne Cathedral is completed, after construction began in 1248, 632 years earlier.
Oct 6North AmericaThe University of Southern California opens its doors to 53 students and 10 faculty.
Dec 20WorldFirst Boer War: The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit results in a Boer victory over the British.

Dec 20First Boer War: The Battle of Bronkhorstspruit results in a Boer victory over the British.

Oct 6The University of Southern California opens its doors to 53 students and 10 faculty.
Oct 15Mexican soldiers kill Victorio, one of the greatest Apache military strategists.
Nov 21880 United States presidential election: James Garfield defeats Winfield S. Hancock.
Nov 4The first cash register is patented by James and John Ritty of Dayton, Ohio.

Sep 14Cologne Cathedral is completed, after construction began in 1248, 632 years earlier.
Oct 1German company Munich Re is founded in Munich.
Nov 9A major earthquake strikes Zagreb and destroys many buildings, including Zagreb Cathedral.

Jul 27Second Anglo-Afghan War – Battle of Maiwand: Afghan troops under Ayub Khan defeat British and Indian forces, under Brigadier General George Burrows.
Sep 1Second Anglo-Afghan War – Battle of Kandahar: General Frederick Roberts, commanding British forces, defeats the Afghan troops of Mohammad Ayub Khan, bringing an end to the war.

AprThe government of Cape Colony sets a deadline for the Basuto people to surrender their weapons; non-compliance leads to the Basuto Gun War.

Jun 28Australian police capture bank robber Ned Kelly, after a gun battle at Glenrowan, Victoria.
Nov 11Australian bushranger and bank robber Ned Kelly is hanged in Melbourne.