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The Trans-Mississippi and International Exposition was a world's fair held in Omaha, Nebraska from June 1 to November 1 of 1898.
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The Spanish–American War was a conflict in 1898 between Spain and the United States, the result of U.S. intervention in the Cuban War of Independence
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The second contigent of Canadian troops sail from Halifax to fight in South Africa against the Boers.
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Australia declares independence from federation of UK colonies.
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The United Irish League, a leading force for unification in all Ireland and independence from Britain, holds its convention in Dublin.
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Pres T Roosevelt shuts down post office in Indianola Miss, for refusing to accept its appointed postmistress because she was black
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Japanese land troops at Chemulpo (Inchon), near Seoul, Korea; within the next three weeks they will have advanced to the Yalu River, border of Manchuria
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Japanese troops capture Port Arthur from Russia, a blow to national morale and causing further discontent within Russia.
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Coal dust explosion kills 1,060 people at Courrieres France
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Britain grants responsible government to former colony of Transvaal
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The 1st tunnel under Hudson River (railway tunnel) opens
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US forces withdraw from Cuba after liberal Jose Miguel Gomez becomes president; ensuing political instability will bring a threat of US intervention in 1912
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Lakeview Gusher, the largest U.S. oil well gusher near Bakersfield, California, vented to atmosphere.
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The first official flight with air mail takes place in Allahabad, British India, when Henri Pequet, a 23-year-old pilot, delivers 6,500 letters to Naini, about 10 km away.
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British National Health Insurance Act goes into effect
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The United States Revenue Act of 1913 re-imposes the federal income tax and lowers basic tariff rates from 40% to 25%.
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Public transportation workers in Indianapolis go on strike, shutting down mass transit in the city and sparking riots when strikebreakers attempt to restart services.
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The Lincoln Highway was one of the earliest transcontinental highways for automobiles across the United States of America.
