Can't deny that

that moment when you see the opportunity to be a smart ass

Well it's not wrong

I would've marked it as right

If i get a question like this for an exam a shall use that type of answer.

But it WOULD be wrong. Absolutely no part of the year 1895 was IN 1896, so 1895 didnt end IN 1896. If anything you would have to put 1896 since it ends at the end of 1896.

This persons going places