1899

1899 was a common year starting on Sunday. It followed on the year 1898 and preceded 1900.

In the world

 * January
 * 1 - End of Spanish rule in Cuba.
 * 17 - United States takes possession of Wake Island.
 * February
 * 12-14 - Great Blizzard of 1899: Freezing temperatures and snow extend well south into North America.
 * June
 * 22–June 27 - The highest ever recorded individual cricket score, 628 not out, is made by A.E.J. Collins.
 * October
 * 11 - Second Boer War begins: In South Africa, a war between the United Kingdom and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State erupts.

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