Emily Fairfield Darling
Spouse

1900


Age: 29y
1900 • The international arbitration court at The Hague is created when the Netherlands' Senate ratifies an 1899 peace conference decree.

1912


Jan 18
Age: 41y
1912 • The Manchu Qing Dynasty of China comes to an end after 268 years with the abdication of Emperor Puyi in favour of the Republic of China.

1915


Age: 44y
1915 • The Pennsylvania Railroad begins electrified commuter rail service between Paoli and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using overhead AC trolley wires for power. This type of system is later used in long-distance passenger trains between New York City, Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

1940


Age: 69y
1940 • WWII: British naval units sink or seize ships of the French fleet anchored in the Algerian ports of Oran and Mers-el-Kebir. The following day, Vichy France breaks off diplomatic relations with Britain

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