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1879
May 1
| 1879 • The Naval Battle of Angamos is fought during the naval stage of the War of the Pacific. |
1881
Age: 1y
1891
Age: 11y
| 1891 • Brahmin teacher and nationalist Bal Gangadhar Tilak begins agitation for Indian home Rule. |
1903
Age: 23y
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immigrationHe immigrated on-board the Astosia from Glasgow, Scotland to the US. 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1903 • The Hay–Bunau-Varilla Treaty is signed by the United States and Panama, giving the U.S. exclusive rights over the Panama Canal Zone. |
1904
Oct 10
Age: 25y
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marriageCecilia Jessie Johnston Manhattan, New York, New York, USA ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1904 • GWR 3440 City of Truro becomes the first railway locomotive to exceed 100 mph. |
1905
Aug 12
Age: 26y
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birth of childCecelia Mary Hall New Jersey, USA ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1905 • The title Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is officially recognized by Edward VII. |
1909
Dec 13
Age: 30y
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birth of childHerbert Johnson Hall Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ 3 Sources ⇓ |
| 1909 • The White Star Liner RMS Republic sinks the day after a collision with SS Florida. In the first recorded use of the CQD emergency radio signal for a large passenger vessel, there is no loss of life on either vessel. |
1910
Age: 30y
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residenceRichland, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ Worked as a gardener. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1910 • The Union of South Africa is created. |
1912
Sep 12
Age: 33y
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birth of childElsie Jean Hall Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1912 • First Balkan War: Battle of Kumanovo: Serbian forces defeat the Ottoman army in Vardar Macedonia. |
1918
Sep 12
Age: 39y
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militaryClarion County, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ He was drafted for World War I. Was working as a "Machinist Helper". 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1918 • WWI – Second Battle of the Marne: The battle begins near the River Marne with a German attack. |
1920
Feb 11
Age: 40y
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residenceRichland, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ Working for the Railroad Industry 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1920 • Battle of Maysalun: The French defeat the Syrian army. |
1924
Apr 2
Age: 44y
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naturalizationClarion County, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ Up until that point he had been a subject of George V of Great Britain and Ireland. His occupation is listed as fireman, as well as storekeeper. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1924 • The Uzbek SSR joins the Soviet Union. |
1930
Apr 8
Age: 50y
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residenceBridgewater, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ Working as a Gas Station Attendent 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1930 • Mahatma Gandhi sets off on a 200-mile protest march towards the sea with 78 followers to protest at the British monopoly on salt; more will join them during the Salt March that ends on April 5. |
1930
Apr 8
Age: 50y
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residenceBridgewater, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ Herbert Hall is working as a Gas Station Attendant 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1930 • German election, 1930: National Socialists win 107 seats in the German Parliament, the Reichstag (18.3% of all the votes), making them the second largest party. |
1940
Apr 19
Age: 60y
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residenceBridgewater, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ The Census indicates Herbert is no longer physically able to work 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1940 • Tom and Jerry make their debut in Puss Gets the Boot. However it is not until 1941 that their current names are adopted. |
1942
Age: 62y
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militaryBridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ He was drafted for World War II, and would have been part of the "Old Man's Draft" for men aged 45-64. The description of the Old Man's Draft was that "It was not intended that these men be drafted into military service but to determine if their labor skills could be used in the war effort." 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1942 • Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) begins operation. |
1950
Apr 10
Age: 70y
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residenceBridgewater, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA ⇓ Herbert is working as a night watchman for a steam railway 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1950 • UNRWA operations begin. |
1957
Aug 10
Age: 78y
| 1957 • A strong earthquake shakes Mexico City and Mexican port city Acapulco. |