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Albert Kivikas
1898Jan, 18

Albert Kivikas

Albert Kivikas, Estonian journalist and author (d. 1978)
Albert Kivikas (18 January [O.S. 6 January] 1898 in Groß-St. Johannis, Livonia, Russian Empire – 19 May 1978 in Lund) was an Estonian writer and journalist. He is best known as the author of the book Names in Marble (Estonian: "Nimed marmortahvlil"), the subject of which is the Estonian War of Independence.

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    Spanish-American War

    President William McKinley signed a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of War against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.
  • 10Jun

    United States Marine Corps

    Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.
  • 3Jul

    Battle of Santiago de Cuba

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  • 23Aug

    Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

    The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.
  • 13Sep

    Photographic film

    Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.