Emily Fairfield Darling
Spouse

1912


Jan 18
Age: 41y
1912 • The Maternity Allowance Act goes into effect in Australia, but excludes minorities.

1920


Age: 49y
1920 • Thousands of onlookers watch as "The Human Fly" George Polley climbs the Woolworth Building in New York City. He reaches the 30th floor before being arrested.

1930


Age: 59y
1930 Mahatma Gandhi sets off on a 200-mile protest march towards the sea with 78 followers to protest at the British monopoly on salt; more will join them during the Salt March that ends on April 5.

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