The temperature on February 25, 1889 was about -1 °C. There was 1 mm of rain. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 98%. Source: KNMI
January 8 » Herman Hollerith is issued US patent #395,791 for the 'Art of Applying Statistics' — his punched card calculator.
January 30 » Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera in the Mayerling.
May 11 » An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor.
August 4 » The Great Fire of Spokane, Washington destroys some 32 blocks of the city, prompting a mass rebuilding project.
November 14 » Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly (aka Elizabeth Cochrane) begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days. She completes the trip in 72 days.
November 23 » The first jukebox goes into operation at the Palais Royale Saloon in San Francisco.
Day of marriage June 14, 1928
The temperature on June 14, 1928 was between 10.0 °C and 19.2 °C and averaged 15.4 °C. There was 2.9 mm of rain. There was 7.2 hours of sunshine (43%). The average windspeed was 5 Bft (very strong wind) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
March 21 » Charles Lindbergh is presented with the Medal of Honor for the first solo trans-Atlantic flight.
May 3 » The Jinan incident begins with the deaths of twelve Japanese civilians by Chinese forces in Jinan, China, which leads to Japanese retaliation and the deaths of over 2,000 Chinese civilians in the following days.
May 15 » Walt Disney character Mickey Mouse premieres in his first cartoon, "Plane Crazy".
September 27 » The Republic of China is recognized by the United States.
October 2 » The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded.
October 22 » Phi Sigma Alpha fraternity is founded at the University of Puerto Rico.
Day of death November 4, 1965
The temperature on November 4, 1965 was between -1.3 °C and 11.2 °C and averaged 3.8 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain during 0.2 hours. There was 7.9 hours of sunshine (83%). The almost cloudless was. The average windspeed was 1 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the west-northwest. Source: KNMI
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