1863
Mar 11
| 1863 • American Civil War: Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and several of his men escape the Ohio state prison, and return safely to the South. |
1893
Age: 29y
marriageAgnes Wehrle Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA ⇓ |
| 1893 • Gandhi arrives in South Africa where he will live until 1914 -- he led non-violent peaceful protests on behalf of Indiah immigrants in Transvaal, and generally had a deeper experience of non-violent activities during these years. |
1894
Age: 30y
birth of childBirdean Georgie Sherwood Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1894 • Pullman Strike: Three thousand Pullman Palace Car Company factory workers go on a "wildcat" (without union approval) strike in Illinois. |
1930
Age: 66y
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residenceSeattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ Agnes and her husband George Sherwood are living with an adopted daughter, Vivian, who is eighteen years old. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1930 • Sir Muhammad Iqbal's presidential address in Allahabad introduces the two nation theory, outlining a vision for the creation of Pakistan. |
1955
Dec 20
Age: 92y
| 1955 • General Motors Corporation becomes the first American corporation to make a profit of over one billion dollars in one year. |