1865
Dec 22
| 1865 • The U.S. Congress authorizes formation of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen and Abandoned Lands. |
1888
Age: 21y
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birth of childCharles Edmund Raynor Spokane, Washington, USA ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1888 • The Rescue of the Renown: Dorus Rijkers saves the 30-man crew of the Renown off the Netherlands coast, risking his own life. |
1910
Age: 43y
| 1910 • Comet Halley is visible from Earth. It won't be seen again until 1986. |
1938
Aug 18
Age: 72y
| 1938 • The minimum wage is established by law in the United States. |