Emily Fairfield Darling
Spouse

1900


Age: 29y

1912


Jan 18
Age: 41y
1912 • British polar explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott and a team of four become the second expeditionary group to reach the South Pole.

1920


Age: 49y
1920 • Thousands of unemployed demonstrate in London; 50 are injured.

1930


Age: 59y
1930 • Australian cricketer Donald Bradman scores a world record 309 runs in one day, on his way to the highest individual Test innings of 334, during a Test match against England.

1940


Age: 69y
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.

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