Births on October 12

Louis Hémon, French-Canadian author (d. 1913)

Louis Hémon (12 October 1880 – 8 July 1913), was a French writer best known for his novel Maria Chapdelaine.

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.