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Events on November 9 in history

1883Nov, 9

The 90th Winnipeg Battalion of Rifles, (later the Royal Winnipeg Rifles) of the Canadian Armed Forces is founded.

The Royal Winnipeg Rifles (R Wpg Rif) are a Primary Reserve one-battalion infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. Nicknamed the "Little Black Devils", they are based at Minto Armoury in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles are part of 3rd Canadian Division's 38 Canadian Brigade Group.

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Events on 1883

  • 16Jan

    United States Civil Service Commission

    The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil Service, is passed.
  • 20May

    1883 eruption of Krakatoa

    Krakatoa begins to erupt; the volcano explodes three months later, killing more than 36,000 people.
  • 17Aug

    National Anthem of the Dominican Republic

    The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.
  • 20Oct

    Treaty of Ancón

    Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to Peru's involvement in the War of the Pacific.
  • 3Nov

    Black Bart (outlaw)

    American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves a clue that eventually leads to his capture.