Spouse
1912
Mar 1
| 1912 • William Christopher Handy's "Memphis Blues" is published. |
1936
Age: 23y
birth of childHoward Lyon |
| 1936 • Max Schmeling knocks out Joe Louis in the 12th round of their heavyweight boxing match at Yankee Stadium in New York City. |
1940
Apr 24
Age: 28y
| 1940 • WWII: Operation Weserübung: German ships set out for the invasion of Norway. |
1977
Feb
Age: 64y
| 1977 • The last natural smallpox case is discovered in Merca district, Somalia. The WHO and the CDC consider this date the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the most spectacular success of vaccination and, by extension, of modern science. |