Margaret Painter Van Deusen
Parents
Spouse
George Gawthrop
George Gawthrop
1886 - 1965
Children

1900


Jun 2
Age: 9y
1900 • The international arbitration court at The Hague is created when the Netherlands' Senate ratifies an 1899 peace conference decree.

1915


Nov 17
Age: 25y
1915 • The Pennsylvania Railroad begins electrified commuter rail service between Paoli and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, using overhead AC trolley wires for power. This type of system is later used in long-distance passenger trains between New York City, Washington, D.C., and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

1918


Apr 10
Age: 27y

1922


Jun 18
Age: 31y

birth of child


George Gawthrop Jr.
1922 • Kurd Istigdul Djemijetin, the Kurdish Independence Committee, is founded.

1981


Dec 22
Age: 91y
1981 November 26 – A group of mercenaries led by Mike Hoare take over Mahe airport in the Seychelles in a coup attempt. Most of the mercenaries escape by a commandeered Air India passenger jet; 6 are later arrested.

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