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1845
| 1845 • The journal Scientific American begins publication. |
1868
Feb 26
Age: 23y
marriageMary Ann Lamb Colinton, Midlothian, Scotland ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1868 • Herrenhauser Brewery is established in Hanover, Germany. |
1871
Age: 26y
| 1871 • The foundation stone of the first Tay Rail Bridge is laid;BBC History, July 2011, p12 the bridge collapses in a storm eight years later. |
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Dec
Age: 35y
1879
Dec
Age: 35y
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birth of childCecilia Jessie Johnston England ⇓ 4 Sources ⇓ |
| 1879 • Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric light bulb (it lasts 13½ hours before burning out). |
1891
Age: 46y
residenceBlatchington, Sussex, England ⇓ He was a manager at a Convalescent Hospital. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1891 • John Abbott becomes Canada's third prime minister. |