★★★★★
Proclamation of the Republic of Brazil
A military coup deposes Emperor Pedro II, ending the Empire of Brazil and establishing a republic.
PoliticsRevolution· Brazil
- 1889
- 1884★★★★★
Berlin Conference on Africa
European powers met in Berlin to set rules for colonial claims in Africa, accelerating the "Scramble for Africa" without any African representation.
PoliticsTreaty· Germany, United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Belgium