Lucy Francis Bourn
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1854


Jan 6
1854 • Battle of Bomarsund in the Åland Islands (which later became part of Finland - in 1920:) The Royal Navy seaman's mate Charles D. Lucas throws a live Russian artillery shell overboard by hand before it explodes, for which he was awarded the first Victoria Cross in 1857.

1860


Age: 5y

1873


Dec 25
Age: 19y
1873 • A peace treaty is signed between Imperial Russia and the Khanate of Khiva, making the khanate a Russian protectorate.

1900


Age: 45y
1900 Boxer Rebellion: Peacekeepers from various European countries arrive in China where they join with Japanese forces.

1910


Age: 55y

1950


Apr 4
Age: 96y
1950 • The U.S. Army begins to deploy anti-aircraft cannons to protect nuclear stations and military targets.

1937


Mar 29
Age: 83y
1937 February 27Spanish Civil WarBattle of Jarama: Nationalist and government troops fight to a stalemate.
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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 Wallis Simpson marries The Duke of Windsor (the former Edward VIII), in France.

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