Deaths on February 29

James Milne Wilson, Scottish-Australian soldier and politician, 8th Premier of Tasmania (b. 1812)

Sir James Milne Wilson, (29 February 1812 – 29 February 1880) served as Premier of Tasmania from 1869 to 1872.

13 Feb

Edison effect
Thomas Edison observes the Edison effect.
13 May

Thomas Edison
In Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison performs the first test of his electric railway.
7 Jun

Battle of Arica
War of the Pacific: The Battle of Arica, the assault and capture of Morro de Arica (Arica Cape), ends the Campaña del Desierto (Desert Campaign).
28 Jun

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is captured at Glenrowan.
11 Nov

Ned Kelly
Australian bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged at Melbourne Gaol.