1848
Oct 8
1848 • France ratifies a new constitution. The Second Republic of France is set up, ending the state of temporary government lasting since the Revolution of 1848. |
1878
Jul 10
Age: 29y
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birth of childEdna D Wiegner Iowa, USA ⇓ 3 Sources ⇓ |
1878 • The phonograph is patented by Thomas Edison. |
1885
Age: 36y
1885 • The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York Harbor. |
1910
Age: 61y
1910 • The electric streetcars of Austria-Hungary, France, Germany and Great Britain are carrying 6.7 million riders per year. |
1915
Age: 66y
1915 • An act of the United States Congress designates the United States Coast Guard, begun in 1790, as a military branch. |
1922
Jun 30
Age: 73y
1922 • President of the United States Warren G. Harding introduces the first radio in the White House. |