1824
| 1824 • The Edinburgh Town Council founds the Edinburgh Municipal Fire Brigade, the first fire brigade in Britain, under the leadership of James Braidwood. |
1851
Age: 27y
residenceBarony, Lanarkshire, Scotland ⇓ Age: 44Relation to Head of House: Wife 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1851 • Serial poisoner Hélène Jégado is arrested in Rennes, France. |
1852
Age: 28y
residenceChatham, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ Age: 30Relation to Head of House: Wife 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1852 • In Hawaii sugar planters brought over the first Chinese laborers on 3 or 5 year contracts, giving them 3 dollars per month plus room and board for working a 12-hour day, 6 days a week. |
1900
Age: 76y
residenceSeattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ Age: 25Age: 75; Marital Status: Widowed; Relation to Head of House: Mother in Law; Relation to Head of House: Mother-in-law 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1900 • The United Kingdom proclaims a protectorate over Tonga. |
1903
Dec 26
Age: 80y
| 1903 • The British Admiralty announces plans to build a naval base at Rosyth. |