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1901
| 1901 • In New Jersey, the Edison Storage Battery Company is founded. |
1920
Jan 26
Age: 19y
| 1920 • Battle of Maysalun: The French defeat the Syrian army. |
1935
Age: 34y
birth of childTwila Mae Johnson |
| 1935 • James J. Braddock defeats Max Baer at Madison Square Garden Bowl to win the heavyweight boxing championship of the world. |
1939
Age: 38y
birth of childRobert Johnson |
| 1939 • As details of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact become public, Neville Chamberlain recalls the Parliament of the United Kingdom several weeks early. In a burst of legislation, a War Powers Act is approved; and HMG order the Royal Navy to be put on a war footing, all leaves to be cancelled, and the Naval and coast defense reserves to be called up, especially radar and anti-aircraft units. In addition, the last British and French private citizens in Germany are ordered home by their respective Governments. |
1940
Apr 9
Age: 39y
| 1940 • WWII: The Anglo-French Supreme War Council decides to withdraw all forces under its control from Norway. |
1982
Age: 81y
| 1982 • In Canada, Dominion Day is officially renamed Canada Day. |