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1852
Dec 29
| 1852 • Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe was published in book form in Boston. |
1883
Dec
Age: 30y
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birth of childClara A Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1883 • The world's first rodeo is held in Pecos, Texas. |
1885
Age: 31y
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residenceClinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA ⇓ Jaretta is a teacher and Emily is a dress-maker. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1885 • A bill is signed in the New York State legislature forming the Niagara Falls State Park. |
1886
Apr
Age: 33y
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birth of childAda M Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1886 • Horse-drawn streetcars of Austria-Hungary, France, Germany and Great Britain are carrying c. 900 million riders per year. |
1889
Age: 35y
1892
Dec 14
Age: 39y
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militaryAda, Douglas, Oregon, USA ⇓ She was appointed one of the U.S. postmasters. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1892 • Inter-Parliamentary Bureau for Permanent Arbitration |
1900
Age: 46y
| 1900 • Boxer Rebellion: Peacekeepers from various European countries arrive in China where they join with Japanese forces. |
1920
Jan 25
Age: 67y
| 1920 • Thousands of onlookers watch as "The Human Fly" George Polley climbs the Woolworth Building in New York City. He reaches the 30th floor before being arrested. |