1895 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1860s 1870s 1880s – 1890s – 1900s 1910s 1920s
Years:	1892 1893 1894 – 1895 – 1896 1897 1898

The year 1895 was a time of exciting new discoveries and important world events. People were making big steps in science and technology, changing how we communicate and understand the world around us. It was also a year of significant political changes in different parts of the globe.

Amazing Discoveries and Inventions
- X-rays Are Found
- Wireless Communication Begins
Important World Events
- Treaty of Shimonoseki
- Other Key Moments
Notable People Born in 1895
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Amazing Discoveries and Inventions

In 1895, two major scientific breakthroughs happened that changed the future.

X-rays Are Found

A scientist named Wilhelm Röntgen discovered X-rays. These are special rays that can pass through many materials, including human skin.
This discovery quickly became very important for medicine. Doctors could now see inside the human body without needing surgery, which helped them find broken bones and other problems.

Wireless Communication Begins

Another inventor, Guglielmo Marconi, created the wireless telegraph. This was a way to send messages using radio waves, without needing wires.
This invention was the start of modern radio and wireless communication, which we use every day with phones and the internet.

Important World Events

The year 1895 also saw significant political changes and historical moments.

Treaty of Shimonoseki

On April 17, China and Japan signed the Treaty of Shimonoseki. This treaty officially ended the First Sino-Japanese War.
Through this treaty, China gave up its claim to Korea and also gave some territories to Japan. This event changed the power balance in Asia.

Other Key Moments

On July 31, Sabino Arana founded the Basque Nationalist Party in Spain. This party aimed to protect the culture and rights of the Basque people.
In October, the magazine The Cosmopolitan was published. It became a popular magazine over the years.
On October 22, a famous train accident happened at Montparnasse station in Paris, France. A train went through the station wall, but luckily, only one person died.

Notable People Born in 1895

Many people who would become famous were born in 1895.

January 5 – Michel Velleman, a Dutch businessman.
J. Edgar Hoover, who became the first director of the FBI in the United States.
Babe Ruth, one of the most famous baseball players of all time. He was known for hitting many home runs.
Buster Keaton, a very popular actor and filmmaker from the silent movie era, known for his amazing physical comedy.
Rudolph Valentino, a famous silent film actor who was a big star in the 1920s.
Carl Orff, a German composer known for his work Carmina Burana.
Kirsten Flagstad, a famous Norwegian opera singer.
Juan Perón, who later became the President of Argentina.
George VI, who became the King of the United Kingdom.