1898Oct, 1
The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is founded under the name k.u.k. Exportakademie.
The Vienna University of Economics and Business (German: Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, WU) is a public university in Vienna, Austria, and is the largest university focusing on business and economics in Europe. It has been ranked as one of the best business schools in Europe and received Triple accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA). According to The QS World University Rankings by Subjects 2020, Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) was ranked 37th among more than 13,000 universities all over the world offering degrees in Business & Management.
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Events on 1898
- 20Apr
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. - 1Jul
Battle of San Juan Hill
Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba. - 3Jul
Battle of Santiago de Cuba
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. - 13Sep
Photographic film
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.