As of the start of 1880, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923.

Historical events from year 1880. Learn about 74 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1880 or search by date or keyword.

January 1, 1880 - The construction of the Panama Canal begins under French auspices, although it would eventually fail on the sea level canal in 1893, and would be bought out by the United …

Names index to population schedules listing inhabitants of the United States in 1880. This was the tenth census conducted since 1790.

Discover what happened in this year with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths. On June 5, 1880, George Bernard Shaw, 23, quits his job at …

Jul 2, 2025 · 1880 was a pivotal year in American history, marking a crucial transition from an agrarian society to an industrial power. The growth of the railroad, the expansion of …

What happened in the year 1880 in history? Famous historical events that shook and changed the world. Discover events in 1880.

Between 1880 and 1920, more than 20 million immigrants arrive. The majority are from Southern, Eastern and Central Europe, including 4 million Italians and 2 million Jews. Many of them …

As the 1880 election season began, the nation's money was backed by gold alone, but the issue was far from settled. [9] Tariff policy was a major source of party conflict in late 19th-century …

Despite the economic prosperity that flourished during the 1880s, the decade was also a period of great violence and political upheaval. In 1881, President James Garfield was assassinated …