January 1899

Sunday 01:

Spanish rule ends in Cuba.

The first known use of the word automobile, in an editorial in the New York Times.

The United States takes possession of Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean.

Anglo-Egyptian Sudan is formed.

Opel Motors opens for business.

Leaders of six Australian colonies meet in Melbourne to discuss confederation.

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