Timeline October 1892

Events in October 1892 5

• 1809 – 1892 Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) Died 6 October 1892, aged 83 Alfred, Lord Tennyson served as Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom for over four decades and was one of the most popular poets of the Victorian era. Works such as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and "In Memoriam A.H.H." remain widely read today.
• 1823 – 1892 Ernest Renan (1823-1892) Died 2 October 1892, aged 69 Ernest Renan was a French philologist and historian whose controversial Life of Jesus applied historical-critical methods to Christian scripture. His writings on religion and nationalism had lasting influence on European intellectual life.
• 1892 Second Franco-Dahomean War French forces conquer the Kingdom of Dahomey France invaded the Kingdom of Dahomey under General Alfred-Amedee Dodds after disputes over territory and trade. French troops captured the Dahomean capital, Abomey, in November, breaking the kingdom's military power, though King Behanzin continued resisting until his capture in 1894.
• 1892 New York-Chicago long-distance telephone line opens AT&T extends telephone service across nearly 1,000 miles A long-distance telephone line connecting New York City and Chicago was opened to the public, the longest such line in the world at the time. The achievement demonstrated the growing reach of telephone technology across the United States.
• 1892 – 1946 Alexander Alekhine World Chess Champion and attacking master Alexander Alekhine was World Chess Champion from 1927 to 1935 and again from 1937 until his death. He was renowned for complex tactical combinations and brilliant attacking games.