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Scott Nearing
1883 Aug, 6

Scott Nearing

Scott Nearing, American economist and educator (d. 1983)
Scott Nearing (August 6, 1883 – August 24, 1983) was an American radical economist, educator, writer, political activist, pacifist, vegetarian and advocate of simple living.

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Events on 1883

  • 16 Jan

    United States Civil Service Commission

    The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil Service, is passed.
  • 20 May

    1883 eruption of Krakatoa

    Krakatoa begins to erupt; the volcano explodes three months later, killing more than 36,000 people.
  • 17 Aug

    National Anthem of the Dominican Republic

    The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.
  • 20 Oct

    Treaty of Ancón

    Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to Peru's involvement in the War of the Pacific.
  • 3 Nov

    Black Bart (outlaw)

    American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves a clue that eventually leads to his capture.