♂ John Sylvester Fisher

1904 - 1949

 

Jack

John Sylvester Fisher
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Mary Candell
Mary Candell
1868 - 1934
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1904


Jun 28
1904 • In New York City, the first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square.

1920


Age: 15y

1949


Dec 25
Age: 45y
1949 • The Royal Navy frigate HMS Amethyst goes up the Yangtze River to evacuate British Commonwealth refugees escaping the advance of Mao's Communist forces. Under heavy fire, she grounds off Rose Island. After an abortive rescue attempt on April 26, she anchors 10 miles upstream. Negotiations with the Communists to let the ship leave drag on for weeks, during which time the ship's cat Simon raises the crew's morale.

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