Spouse
1867
1920
Age: 52y
| 1920 • A referendum in Switzerland is favorable to joining the League of Nations. |
1940
Age: 72y
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residenceKirkland, King, Washington, USA ⇓ Working as a bartender in a Beer Parlor 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1940 • In the land battle of Narvik, German forces retire giving the Allies their first victory on land in the war; however, the British have already decided to evacuate Narvik. |
1948
Apr 26
Age: 81y
| 1948 • British foreign secretary Bevin proposes the formation of a Western Union between Britain, France and the Benelux countries to stand up against the Soviet Union. The Treaty of Brussels is signed March 17 as a consequence, a predecessor to NATO. |