1874
Nov 2
| 1874 • Philadelphia Zoo opens, the first public zoo in the U.S. |
1902
Jan 15
Age: 27y
| 1902 • Discovery Expedition: Scott, Shackleton and Wilson reach the furthest southern point reached thus far by man, south of 82°S. |
1926
Mar 24
Age: 51y
| 1926 • 1926 Lithuanian coup d'état: A democratically elected government is overthrown in Lithuania; Antanas Smetona assumes power. |