1889
Jul 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). |
1921
Age: 31y
birth of childHelen Steere |
| 1921 • The Communist Party of China is officially founded. |
1940
Feb 26
Age: 50y