The temperature on May 23, 1906 was between 8.4 °C and 19.9 °C and averaged 14.7 °C. There was 7.5 hours of sunshine (47%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 17, 1905 to February 11, 1908 the cabinet De Meester, with Mr. Th. de Meester (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
March 31 » The Intercollegiate Athletic Association of the United States (later the National Collegiate Athletic Association) is established to set rules for college sports in the United States.
May 6 » The Russian Constitution of 1906 is adopted (on April 23 by the Julian calendar).
September 12 » The Newport Transporter Bridge is opened in Newport, South Wales by Viscount Tredegar.
September 24 » U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt proclaims Devils Tower in Wyoming as the nation's first National Monument.
October 11 » San Francisco sparks a diplomatic crisis between the United States and Japan by ordering segregated schools for Japanese students.
November 24 » A 13–6 victory by the Massillon Tigers over their rivals, the Canton Bulldogs, for the "Ohio League" Championship, leads to accusations that the championship series was fixed and results in the first major scandal in professional American football.
Day of marriage September 26, 1930
The temperature on September 26, 1930 was between 7.7 °C and 14.7 °C and averaged 10.2 °C. There was 8.2 mm of rain during 4.3 hours. There was 2.1 hours of sunshine (17%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 10, 1929 to May 26, 1933 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck III, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
January 6 » The first diesel-powered automobile trip is completed, from Indianapolis, Indiana, to New York, New York.
March 6 » International Unemployment Day demonstrations globally initiated by the Comintern.
May 1 » "Pluto" is officially proposed for the name of the newly-discovered dwarf planet Pluto by Vesto Slipher in the Lowell Observatory Observation Circular. The name quickly catches on.
May 24 » Amy Johnson lands in Darwin, Northern Territory, becoming the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia (she left on May 5 for the 11,000 mile flight).
July 30 » In Montevideo, Uruguay wins the first FIFA World Cup.
October 27 » Ratifications exchanged in London for the first London Naval Treaty go into effect immediately, further limiting the expensive naval arms race among its five signatories.
Day of death May 24, 1969
The temperature on May 24, 1969 was between 9.9 °C and 23.3 °C and averaged 17.7 °C. There was 7.6 hours of sunshine (47%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
April 5 » Vietnam War: Massive antiwar demonstrations occur in many U.S. cities.
April 9 » The first British-built Concorde 002 makes its maiden flight from Filton to RAF Fairford.
July 3 » Space Race: The biggest explosion in the history of rocketry occurs when the Soviet N-1 rocket explodes and subsequently destroys its launchpad.
July 21 » Apollo program: At 02:56 UTC, astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes the first person to walk on the Moon.
August 15 » The Woodstock Music & Art Fair opens in upstate New York, featuring some of the top rock musicians of the era.
November 10 » National Educational Television (the predecessor to the Public Broadcasting Service) in the United States debuts Sesame Street.
Day of burial May 29, 1969
The temperature on May 29, 1969 was between 10.8 °C and 20.1 °C and averaged 14.6 °C. There was 2.5 mm of rain during 2.4 hours. There was 11.6 hours of sunshine (71%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
March 25 » During their honeymoon, John Lennon and Yoko Ono hold their first Bed-In for Peace at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel (until March 31).
April 17 » Sirhan Sirhan is convicted of assassinating Robert F. Kennedy.
May 16 » Venera program: Venera 5, a Soviet space probe, lands on Venus.
August 12 » Violence erupts after the Apprentice Boys of Derry march in Derry, Northern Ireland, resulting in a three-day communal riot known as the Battle of the Bogside.
August 14 » The Troubles: British troops are deployed in Northern Ireland as political and sectarian violence breaks out, marking the start of the 37-year Operation Banner.
October 8 » The opening rally of the Days of Rage occurs, organized by the Weather Underground in Chicago.
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