1886
Dec 10
| 1886 • In New York Harbor, U.S. President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France. The ensuing spontaneous celebration in New York City leads to the first ticker tape parade. |
1908
Aug 11
Age: 21y
marriageCatherine Fisher Ballard, Washington, USA ⇓ |
| 1908 • A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time. |
1909
Nov 16
Age: 22y
birth of childHenry J Kapp Seattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ |
| 1909 • King Albert I of Belgium succeeds his uncle, Leopold II, on the throne. |