The first law regulating copyright is issued in Great Britain.

Guatemala becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Copyright: In New York City the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is established to protect the copyrighted musical compositions of its members.

Honduras becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Costa Rica becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Uruguay becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Peru becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Brazil becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Colombia becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Argentina becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Chile becomes a signatory to the Buenos Aires copyright treaty.

Argentina becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Uruguay becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Sound recordings are granted U.S. federal copyright protection for the first time.

Peru becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

Ecuador becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.

The Dominican Republic becomes a member of the Berne Convention copyright treaty.