1876-1900 By lanie_hamilton 1876 Direct telegraph link established between Britain & New Zealand Jan 24, 1876 Alexandar Bell invents the telephone Jan 10, 1880 Garfield wins presidency Jan 10, 1881 Gafield Assasinated May 21, 1881 The American Red Cross Clara Barton, inspired by the work of the International Red Cross establishes "The American Red Cross" in Washington D.C on May, 21 1881. Jan 24, 1883 Pendleton Act Jan 24, 1884 Clevelad becomes president Jan 24, 1888 Harrison becomes president Mar 31, 1889 The Eiffel Tower 1890 The Sherman Anti-Trust Act became law in the United States.