WHAT ALL HAPPENED OCTOBER TO NOVEMBER 1888
Find out what all happened October to November 1888

Mary Jane Kelly is murdered in London, widely believed to be the fifth and final victim of the notorious unidentified serial killer Jack the Ripper. (9. November 1888)

Thomas Edison files a patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie). (17. October 1888)

Rudd Concession granted by King Lobengula of Matabeleland to agents of Cecil Rhodes led by Charles Rudd. (30. October 1888)

The Washington Monument officially opens to the general public. (9. October 1888)

Louis Le Prince films first motion picture: Roundhay Garden Scene. (14. October 1888)

The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace. (29. October 1888)

The "From Hell" letter sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators. (15. October 1888)

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