The 1880s saw Czar Alexander II assassinated which lead to major Jewish emigration to US from Russia. US President James Garfield also died from an assassin’s hand. Billy the Kid is also killed. Countries are land grabbing everywhere France/Madagascar, Germany/SW Africa, Belgium/Congo.  The first electric tram begins running in Germany. The Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower are erected.

Horse drawn street car Boston

Horse Drawn Street Car South Boston 945 –