2. Klondike Gold Rush: The Klondike Gold Rush began in 1896 in the Yukon region of Canada. Thousands of people flocked to the area in search of gold, leading to a boom in the local economy.
3. Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee: Queen Victoria celebrated her 60th year on the throne in 1897. The Diamond Jubilee was marked by extensive celebrations and festivities throughout the British Empire.
4. First Motion Picture: The first motion picture, "Roundhay Garden Scene," was created in 1888 by Louis Le Prince. It consisted of a short sequence of moving images captured on film.
5. Birth of Sigmund Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory: Sigmund Freud published his influential book, "The Interpretation of Dreams," in 1899. This work laid the foundation for his psychoanalytic theory, which revolutionized the field of psychology.
6. Women's Suffrage Movement: The women's suffrage movement was gaining momentum in the late 19th century. Activists such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were advocating for women's right to vote.
7. Industrial Revolution: The Industrial Revolution was transforming societies around the world. Advances in technology, such as the steam engine, were facilitating mass production and urbanization.
These were some of the major events and developments that were taking place in the world around the time Harry Houdini was born.