1880 in Wales - Events

Events

  • 25 February — The Resurgam, an early mechanically-powered submarine, sinks off Rhyl.
  • 10 March — Six miners are killed in an accident at the Bedwellty Colliery, Tredegar.
  • 29 April — At the United Kingdom general election, Wales elects 28 Liberal MPs. David Davies, Llandinam, is returned unopposed as member for Cardigan.
  • 15 July — 120 miners are killed in an accident at the Risca Colliery.
  • 3 August — Nine miners are killed in an accident at the Bersham Colliery in Wrexham.
  • 10 December — 101 miners are killed in an accident at the Penygraig Colliery, Rhondda.

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