Timeline August 1898

Events in August 1898 6

• 1898 Spanish-American War The Disaster of 98 The conflict that resulted in Spain losing its last overseas colonies (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines).
• 1898 Spanish-American War United States defeats Spain in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines The United States declared war on Spain on 25 April 1898 after the sinking of the USS Maine, fighting brief campaigns in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines. Spanish forces surrendered within months, and an armistice was signed on 12 August 1898. The war marked Spain's loss of its remaining major colonies and the emergence of the United States as an imperial power.
• 1898 United States annexes Hawaii Newlands Resolution brings the Hawaiian Islands under US control President William McKinley signed the Newlands Resolution annexing the Republic of Hawaii on 7 July 1898, and formal transfer of sovereignty took place in Honolulu on 12 August 1898. Annexation followed years of lobbying by American planters after the 1893 overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani. Hawaii became a US territory and later the 50th state.
• 1898 US Championships 1898 Men: Malcolm Whitman · Women: Juliette Atkinson
• 1898 Renamed Pepsi-Cola New name trademarked — August 28, 1898 On August 28, 1898, Caleb Bradham renamed his drink "Pepsi-Cola" — "Pepsi" from the digestive enzyme pepsin (and dyspepsia), "Cola" from the kola nuts in the recipe. The first Pepsi logo was also introduced. Bradham believed the drink aided digestion and boosted energy.
• 1898 – 1992 Shirley Booth (1898-1992) Died 16 October 1992, aged 94 Shirley Booth was an American actress who won both an Academy Award and a Tony Award for her role in "Come Back, Little Sheba." She later became widely known to television audiences as the title character in the sitcom "Hazel." Her career spanned stage, film, radio, and television.