1859
Sep 9
| 1859 • French forces under Charles Rigault de Genouilly capture Sài Gòn in Vietnam. |
1887
Feb 17
Age: 27y
birth of childJerome Philip Fogwell |
| 1887 • Heinrich Hertz discovers the photoelectric effect on the production and reception of electromagnetic (EM) waves (radio). This was an important step towards the understanding of the quantum nature of light. |
1938
Jun 22
Age: 78y
| 1938 • The steam locomotive Mallard sets the world speed record for steam by reaching 125.88 mph. |