First sound recording made by Thomas Edison. 1879 Chancellor Bismarck negotiates a military alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary. Albert Einstein born. Ludwig II of Bavaria is declared insane and dies. 1890 William II becomes Kaiser of Germany, and forces Bismarck to resign.
Reinsurance treaty falls apart.
Battle of Wounded knee. First moving-picture shows appear in New York. George Eastman produces the hand held Kodak camera. Boxer Rebellion in China begins. Wright brothers make first flight at Kitty Hawk.