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1852
Dec 29
| 1852 • The United Kingdom recognized the independence of the Transvaal. |
1883
Dec
Age: 30y
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birth of childClara A Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1883 • In New York City, a rumor that the Brooklyn Bridge is going to collapse causes a stampede which crushes 12 people. |
1885
Age: 31y
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residenceClinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA ⇓ Jaretta is a teacher and Emily is a dress-maker. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1885 • The U.S. Patent Office acknowledges this date as the day Dr Pepper is served for the very first time; the exact date of Dr Pepper's invention is unknown. |
1886
Apr
Age: 33y
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birth of childAda M Wilkes Oregon, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1886 • The Royal Holloway College for women is opened by Queen Victoria in Surrey, England. |
1889
Age: 35y
| 1889 • The current Flag of Brazil is adopted by the Provisional Government of the Republic. |
1892
Dec 14
Age: 39y
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militaryAda, Douglas, Oregon, USA ⇓ She was appointed one of the U.S. postmasters. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1892 • U.S. presidential election, 1892: Grover Cleveland is elected over Benjamin Harrison and James B. Weaver to win the second of his non-consecutive terms. |
1900
Age: 46y
| 1900 • Two U.S. Navy cruisers are sent to Central America to protect American interests in a dispute between Nicaragua and Costa Rica. |
1920
Jan 25
Age: 67y
| 1920 • The United States Senate votes against joining the League of Nations. |