Catherine Viola O'Grady
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Arthur J McGinnis
Arthur J McGinnis
1901 - 1968

1906


Dec 30
1906 • The first Gordon Bennett Cup in ballooning is held, starting in Paris. The winning team, piloting the balloon United States, lands in Fylingdales, Yorkshire, England.

1927


Jun 25
Age: 20y
1927 • The Voluntary Committee of Lawyers is founded to bring about the repeal of prohibition of alcohol in United States.

1931


Age: 23y
1931 • Rebuilt Milano Centrale railway station officially opens in Italy.

1940


Age: 32y
1940 • WW II: The "Eagle Day" strike on southern Great Britain occurs, starting the rapid escalation of the Battle of Britain air offensive of the Luftwaffe against RAF Fighter Command.

1987


Mar 1
Age: 80y
1987 • The Conservative Party of the United Kingdom, led by Margaret Thatcher, is re-elected for a third term at the 1987 general election.

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