1859
Sep 9
| 1859 • The Tuscan National Assembly formally deposes the House of Habsburg-Lorraine; ending an ascendancy of 109 years. |
1887
Feb 17
Age: 27y
birth of childJerome Philip Fogwell |
| 1887 • Results of the Michelson-Morley experiment are published, indicating that the speed of light is independent of motion. |
1938
Jun 22
Age: 78y
| 1938 • Carol II of Romania takes dictatorial powers. |