North Borneo
North Borneo was established as a British protectorate.
In context
- When
- Saturday, May 12 1888138 years ago
- Category
- Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
- Era
- 19th century · 1880s
- Recorded from
- Wikipedia “On this day” feed
Russia, Greece and some other countries used the Julian calendar into the early 20th century, so local records may show a date up to 13 days earlier.
At a glance
Dates: From 1888.
What happened
North Borneo was established as a British protectorate.
May 12 through the years
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When did North Borneo happen?
May 12 1888 — 138 years ago, on a Saturday.
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