What Happened in 1896 - On This Day
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WEBJun 15 Tsunami strikes Shinto festival on beach at Sanriku, Japan; 27,000 are killed, 9,000 injured and 13,000 houses destroyed. Aug 16 Gold first discovered in Klondike, found at Bonanza Creek in the Yukon, Canada by George Carmack. Nov 14 Power plant at Niagara Falls begins operation. More 1896 Events.
DA: 39 PA: 82 MOZ Rank: 61