American poet known for her unconventional style, reclusive lifestyle, and deeply introspective verse. Though only a handful of her nearly 1,800 poems were published during her lifetime, she is now regarded as one of America's greatest poets.
The Treaty of Paris is signed, officially ending the Spanish-American War and granting independence to Cuba while ceding territories to the United States.
The very first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel's death.
The United Nations General Assembly adopts the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris, establishing a milestone document in the history of human rights.