The temperature on January 28, 1914 was between -1.6 °C and 2.3 °C and averaged 0.6 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
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.
May 30 » The new, and then the largest, Cunard ocean liner RMSAquitania, 45,647 tons, sets sails on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
August 1 » The German Empire declares war on the Russian Empire at the opening of World War I. The Swiss Army mobilizes because of World War I.
August 4 » In response to the German invasion of Belgium, Belgium and the British Empire declare war on Germany. The United States declares its neutrality.
August 25 » World War I: Japan declares war on Austria-Hungary.
September 13 » World War I: The Battle of Aisne begins between Germany and France.
December 25 » A series of unofficial truces occur across the Western Front to celebrate Christmas.
Day of marriage October 14, 1938
The temperature on October 14, 1938 was between 7.3 °C and 16.0 °C and averaged 13.0 °C. There was 0.4 mm of rain during 0.9 hours. There was 7.4 hours of sunshine (68%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
July 3 » World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58km/h).
September 12 » Adolf Hitler demands autonomy and self-determination for the Germans of the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia.
September 27 » The ocean liner Queen Elizabeth is launched in Glasgow.
October 1 » Germany annexes the Sudetenland.
October 31 » Great Depression: In an effort to restore investor confidence, the New York Stock Exchange unveils a fifteen-point program aimed to upgrade protection for the investing public.
December 16 » Adolf Hitler institutes the Cross of Honour of the German Mother.
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