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Events in Newman's lifeEvents in the UKEvents in the wider world
  • William Bernard Ullathorne resigns as Bishop of Birmingham and is replaced by Edward Ilsley.
  • Cecil Rhodes is granted a charter for British South Africa Company.
  • The Whitechapel murders in London committed by Jack the Ripper.
  • Wilhelm II becomes Emperor of Germany.
  • Benjamin Harrison elected 23rd President of the United States.
  • Artist Vincent Van Gogh mutilates himself in a fit of depression.

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