The temperature on June 25, 1887 was about 12.5 °C. The air pressure was 10 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the north-northwest. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 73%. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from April 23, 1884 to April 21, 1888 the cabinet Heemskerk, with Mr. J. Heemskerk Azn. (conservatief) as prime minister.
February 8 » The Dawes Act authorizes the President of the United States to survey Native American tribal land and divide it into individual allotments.
April 4 » Argonia, Kansas elects Susanna M. Salter as the first female mayor in the United States.
June 18 » The Reinsurance Treaty between Germany and Russia is signed.
June 23 » The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park.
July 26 » Publication of the Unua Libro, founding the Esperanto movement.
November 13 » Bloody Sunday clashes in central London.
Day of marriage May 15, 1913
The temperature on May 15, 1913 was between 8.2 °C and 20.6 °C and averaged 14.2 °C. There was 8.5 hours of sunshine (54%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northeast. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from February 12, 1908 to August 29, 1913 the cabinet Heemskerk, with Mr. Th. Heemskerk (AR) as prime minister.
In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
February 2 » Grand Central Terminal is opened in New York City.
February 17 » The Armory Show opens in New York City, displaying works of artists who are to become some of the most influential painters of the early 20th century.
April 8 » The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution, requiring direct election of Senators, becomes law.
November 7 » The first day of the Great Lakes Storm of 1913, a massive blizzard that ultimately killed 250 and caused over $5 million (about $118,098,000 in 2013 dollars) damage. Winds reach hurricane force on this date.
November 9 » The Great Lakes Storm of 1913, the most destructive natural disaster ever to hit the lakes, reaches its greatest intensity after beginning two days earlier. The storm destroys 19 ships and kills more than 250 people.
December 1 » Crete, having obtained self rule from Turkey after the First Balkan War, is annexed by Greece.
Day of death April 7, 1961
The temperature on April 7, 1961 was between 8.3 °C and 12.3 °C and averaged 10.5 °C. There was 3.9 mm of rain during 4.3 hours. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
January 9 » British authorities announce they have uncovered the Soviet Portland Spy Ring in London.
January 26 » John F. Kennedy appoints Janet G. Travell to be the first woman Physician to the President.
February 14 » Discovery of the chemical elements: Element 103, Lawrencium, is first synthesized at the University of California.
July 25 » Cold War: In a speech John F. Kennedy emphasizes that any attack on Berlin is an attack on NATO.
December 9 » Tanganyika becomes independent from Britain.
December 15 » Adolf Eichmann is sentenced to death after being found guilty by an Israeli court of 15 criminal charges, including charges of crimes against humanity, crimes against the Jewish people, and membership of an outlawed organization.
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