The final, paroxysmal stage of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins its .

Albino Luciani is elected as Pope John Paul I.

The final stages of 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begins.

The final and worse stages of 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begin.

The Namibian War of Independence begins with the battle at Omugulugwombashe.

The 19th amendment to United States Constitution comes into affect. It gives women the right to vote.