Year in review
1888
5 recaps from this year - events, occasions, and cultural moments.
1888Jack the Ripper Murders End
The final confirmed victim of London's most infamous serial killer marked the end of a terror campaign that spawned modern criminal profiling and mass media obsession.
1888Tesla's AC Motor Patent
Nikola Tesla's polyphase alternating current motor patent became the foundation of modern electrical power distribution and industrial infrastructure.
1888Pneumatic Tire Patent by Dunlop
Dunlop's pneumatic tire patent transformed transportation and manufacturing, enabling modern vehicles and becoming foundational to automotive history.
1888Kodak Camera Unveiled to Market
Eastman's portable Kodak democratized photography and launched the digital-age precursor—mass-market imaging technology for everyday users.
1888Great Blizzard of 1888
A massive northeaster paralyzed the U.S. Northeast, dumping over four feet of snow and killing hundreds, exposing urban infrastructure fragility.