WHAT ALL HAPPENED JUNE TO OCTOBER 1898
Find out what all happened June to October 1898

The Hawaiian flag is lowered from ʻIolani Palace in an elaborate annexation ceremony and replaced with the flag of the United States to signify the transfer of sovereignty from the Republic of Hawaii to the United States. (12. August 1898)

Caleb Bradham invents the carbonated soft drink that will later be called "Pepsi-Cola". (28. August 1898)

Spanish-American War: U.S. war ships set sail for Cuba. (11. June 1898)

Spanish–American War: the Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba. (1. July 1898)

The death of crime boss Soapy Smith, killed in the Shootout on Juneau Wharf, releases Skagway, Alaska from his iron grip. (8. July 1898)

Spanish–American War: Spanish and American forces engaged in a mock battle for Manila, after which the Spanish commander surrendered in order to keep the city out of Filipino rebel hands. (13. August 1898)

700 Greek civilians, 17 British guards and the British Consul of Crete are killed by a Turkish mob in Heraklion, Greece. (25. August 1898)

Spanish–American War: The Spanish fleet, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is destroyed by the U.S. Navy in Santiago, Cuba. (3. July 1898)

The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London. (23. August 1898)

An Armistice ends the Spanish–American War. (12. August 1898)

Yukon Territory is formed, with Dawson chosen as its capital. (13. June 1898)

United States takes possession of Puerto Rico. (18. October 1898)

The United States Navy Hospital Corps is established. (17. June 1898)

After over two months of sea-based bombardment, the United States invasion of Puerto Rico begins with U.S. troops led by General Nelson Miles landing at harbor of Guánica, Puerto Rico. (25. July 1898)

The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is founded under the name k.u.k. Exportakademie. (1. October 1898)

Philippine Declaration of Independence: General Emilio Aguinaldo declares the Philippines' independence from Spain. (12. June 1898)

Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. (11. August 1898)

The steamer ship SS Mohegan sinks after impacting the Manacles near Cornwall, United Kingdom, killing 106. (14. October 1898)

Empress Dowager Cixi seizes power and ends the Hundred Days' Reform in China. (21. September 1898)

Spanish–American War: United States Marines land in Cuba. (22. June 1898)