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1889
Aug 22
| 1889 • Inspired by Jules Verne, pioneer woman journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) begins an attempt to beat travel around the world in less than 80 days (Bly finishes the journey in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes). |
1900
Jun 1
Age: 10y
| 1900 • The Paris World Exhibition opens. |
1909
Apr 11
Age: 19y
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marriageMary Winona Plaster Marion County, Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1909 • Einar Dessau uses a short-wave radio transmitter, becoming the first radio broadcaster. |
1910
Apr 20
Age: 20y
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residencePortland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ⇓ Working as a farm laborer 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1910 • The first air flight for the purpose of delivering commercial freight takes place in the United States of America. The flight, made by Wright Brothers pilot Philip Parmalee between Dayton, Ohio and Columbus, Ohio. |
1917
Jun 5
Age: 27y
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militarySeattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ World War I Draft Registration Working as a Stableman at Sullivan Riding Academy 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1917 • WWI: President Woodrow Wilson calls for "peace without victory" in Germany. |
1918
Aug 11
Age: 28y
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birth of childMary Ann Boag Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ⇓ 2 Sources ⇓ |
| 1918 • The British Army's Egyptian Expeditionary Force launches the Battle of Megiddo, incorporating the Battle of Sharon, and the Battle of Nablus, an attack in the Judaean Mountains. This day are fought the Battle of Tulkarm, and the Battle of Arara, which breaks the Ottoman front line stretching from the Mediterranean coast to the Judaean Mountains; while the Battle of Tabsor extends into September 20. |
1920
Jan 12
Age: 30y
| 1920 • Gabriele d'Annunzio proclaims the Italian Regency of Carnaro in the city of Fiume. |
1928
Apr 29
Age: 38y
birth of childWinona Mae Boag Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ⇓ |
| 1928 • English cricketer Tich Freeman becomes the only bowler ever to take 200 first-class wickets before the end of July. |
1930
Aug 21
Age: 40y
birth of childElmer Guy Boag Jr. Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
1940
Apr 6
Age: 50y
| 1940 • WWII: Mechelen Incident: A German plane carrying secret plans for the invasion of western Europe makes a forced landing in Belgium, leading to mobilization of defense forces in the Low Countries. |
1942
Age: 52y
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militaryPortland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ⇓ World War II Draft Registration Self employed as a contractor 1 Source ⇓ |
1950
Sep 26
Age: 61y
| 1950 • United Kingdom general election, 1950 : The Labour Party, led by Clement Attlee remains in office but the Tories, led by Winston Churchill increase their seats in the House of Commons. |
1950
Sep 26
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burialPortland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA ⇓ Buried at Lincoln Memorial Park |
| 1950 • Total world population: 2,518,630,000 |