Spouse
Owned the town saddle shop in Memphis, Missouri
1875
Jul 23
| 1875 • Roman Catholic Archbishop of New York John McCloskey is named the first cardinal in the United States. |
1910
Age: 34y
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residenceMemphis, Scotland County, Missouri, USA ⇓ Working as a harness maker. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1910 • The earth passes through the tail of Comet Halley. |
1918
Sep 12
Age: 43y
| 1918 • British anti-Bolshevik forces occupy Arkhangelsk. |
1920
Age: 44y
| 1920 • Communist Party of Uruguay is founded. |
1930
Age: 54y
| 1930 • Getúlio Vargas becomes president of Brazil. |
1940
Apr 2
Age: 64y
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residenceMemphis, Scotland County, Missouri, USA ⇓ George lived at 140 West Jefferson Street in Memphis 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1940 • WWII: The Parliament of the United Kingdom passes the Emergency Powers (Defence) Act 1940, giving the government full control over all persons and property. |
1950
Apr 10
Age: 74y
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residenceMemphis, Scotland County, Missouri, USA ⇓ Census shows George makes harnesses and is working in a harness shop. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1950 • The Defense Production Act is enacted into law in the U.S., shaping American military contracting for the next 60 years. |
1964
Jul 10
Age: 88y
| 1964 • Sidney Poitier is the first African-American to win an Academy Award in the category Best Actor in a Leading Role in Lilies of the Field. |