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1861
May 9
1861 • The first Melbourne Cup horse race is held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. |
1884
Jul 16
Age: 23y
birth of childMary Marguerite McGinnis Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA ⇓ |
1884 • The Fabian Society is founded in London. |
1887
Feb 20
Age: 25y
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birth of childThomas Arthur McGinnis Pullman, Cook County, Illinois, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
1887 • Heinrich Hertz discovers the photoelectric effect on the production and reception of electromagnetic (EM) waves (radio). This was an important step towards the understanding of the quantum nature of light. |
1891
Jun 11
Age: 30y
birth of childJohn Joseph McGinnis Seattle, King, Washington, USA ⇓ |
1891 • Springhill, Nova Scotia, suffers a serious mining disaster. |
1893
Nov 7
Age: 32y
birth of childJames Martin McGinnis Florence, Snohomish, Washington, USA ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
1893 • The World Parliament of Religions in Chicago opens its first meeting. |
1896
Age: 34y
birth of childMary Agnes McGinnis Florence, Snohomish, Washington, USA ⇓ |
1929
May 15
Age: 68y
1929 • Former U.S. Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall is convicted of bribery for his role in the Teapot Dome scandal, becoming the first Presidential cabinet member to go to prison for actions in office. |