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1852
Dec 29
| 1852 • The Second Burmese War began. |
1883
Dec
Age: 30y
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birth of childClara A Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1883 • Victoria Hall disaster: A rush for treats results in 183 children being asphyxiated in a concert hall in Sunderland, England. |
1885
Age: 31y
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residenceClinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA ⇓ Jaretta is a teacher and Emily is a dress-maker. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1885 • Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for his single-cylinder water-cooled engine design. |
1886
Apr
Age: 33y
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birth of childAda M Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1886 • A law establishing the Kiel Canal is adopted. |
1889
Age: 35y
| 1889 • Official opening of Royal Mail Mount Pleasant Sorting Office in London. |
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 • Founded Unione Sportiva Pro Vercelli |
1900
Age: 46y
| 1900 • The second Modern Olympic Games opens in Paris (as part of the Paris World Exhibition). |
1920
Jan 25
Age: 67y
| 1920 • The Ruhr Red Army, a communist army 60,000 men strong, is formed in Germany. |