1860
Jul 31
| 1860 • Christians and Druzes clash in Damascus, Syria. |
1889
Aug 22
Age: 29y
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birth of childElmer Guy Boag Sr. Redwood Falls, Minnesota, USA ⇓ 6 Sources ⇓ |
| 1889 • Inspired by Jules Verne, pioneer woman journalist Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) begins an attempt to beat travel around the world in less than 80 days (Bly finishes the journey in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes). |
1889
Oct 18
Age: 29y
| 1889 • Following a failed attempt at a coup, French defense minister Georges Boulanger is forced to flee the country. |