1874
Nov 2
| 1874 • The first group of the Dorsland Trek, a series of expeditions undertaken by Trekboere in search of political independence and better farming conditions, departs from South Africa under the leadership of Gert Alberts to settle in Angola. |
1902
Jan 15
Age: 27y
| 1902 • Electric Theatre, the first movie theater in the United States, opens in Los Angeles, California. |
1926
Mar 24
Age: 51y
| 1926 • UK General Strike 1926: In the United Kingdom, a general strike by trade unions ends (the strike began on May 3). |