Lucy Francis Bourn
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1854


Jan 6
1854 • The British recognize the independence of the Orange Free State; its official independence is declared 6 days later.

1860


Age: 5y
1860 • Spanish victory (under General Leopoldo O'Donnell, 1st Duke of Tetuanat) at the Battle of Tétouan, In the 1880s the first world war began.

1880


Age: 25y

1900


Age: 45y
1900 • The United Kingdom and the United States sign a treaty for the building of a Central American shipping canal across Central America in Nicaragua.

1920


Age: 65y
1920 Babe Ruth is traded by the Red Sox for $125,000, the largest sum ever paid for a player at that time.

1930


Age: 75y
1930 • The first night game in organized baseball history takes place in Independence, Kansas.

1937


Mar 29
Age: 83y
1937 • The original production of the musical Me and My Girl opens at the West End Victoria Palace Theatre in London. A later revival of this musical would win an award.
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1937


Mar 29

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Hitt, Scotland County, Missouri, USA ⇓
Buried in the Richland Cemetery, Scotland County, Missouri
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1937 Mae West makes a risque guest appearance on NBC's Chase and Sanborn Hour, which eventually results in her being banned from radio.

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