Events on April 1 in history

University of Northern Colorado (April 1, 1889)

The University of Northern Colorado was established, as the Colorado State Normal School.

The University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is a public university in Greeley, Colorado. The university was founded in 1889 as the State Normal School of Colorado and has a long history in teacher education. The institution has officially changed its name three times, first to Colorado State College of Education, at Greeley on February 16, 1935, Colorado State College on February 11, 1957 and its current form since May 1, 1970. Approximately 12,000 students are enrolled in six colleges. Extended campus locations in are in Loveland, Denver/Aurora, and Colorado Springs. UNC’s 19 athletic teams compete in NCAA Division I athletics.

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Events on 1889

8 Jan

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Herman Hollerith is issued US patent #395,791 for the 'Art of Applying Statistics' — his punched card calculator.
30 Jan

Mayerling Incident
Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera in the Mayerling.
23 Mar

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is established by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian, British India.
2 May

Treaty of Wuchale
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea.
6 May

Exposition Universelle (1889)
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

Events on April 1 in history

University of Northern Colorado (April 1, 1889)

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Mayerling Incident

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Treaty of Wuchale

Exposition Universelle (1889)