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1897
May 18
| 1897 • Hiram Percy Maxim develops the muffler in conjunction with the suppressor. |
1910
Age: 12y
| 1910 • The Vatican introduces a compulsory oath against modernism, to be taken by all priests upon ordination. |
1920
Age: 22y
| 1920 • Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, is founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. |
1952
Aug 29
Age: 55y
| 1952 • John Bamford, aged 15, rescues victims of a house fire and becomes the youngest person to be awarded the George Cross. |