The temperature on March 8, 1870 was about 3.6 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. The air pressure was 3 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the north-northwest. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 90%. Source: KNMI
From June 4, 1868 till January 4, 1871 the Netherlands had a cabinet Van Bosse - Fock with the prime ministers Mr. P.P. van Bosse (liberaal) and Mr. C. Fock (liberaal).
June 22 » The United States Department of Justice is created by the U.S. Congress.
July 18 » The First Vatican Council decrees the dogma of papal infallibility.
September 3 » Franco-Prussian War: The Siege of Metz begins, resulting in a decisive Prussian victory on October 23.
September 18 » Old Faithful Geyser is observed and named by Henry D. Washburn.
October 27 » Franco-Prussian War: Marshal Bazaine surrenders to Prussian forces at the conclusion of the Siege of Metz along with 140,000 French soldiers.
November 1 » In the United States, the Weather Bureau (later renamed the National Weather Service) makes its first official meteorological forecast.
Day of death June 17, 1928
The temperature on June 17, 1928 was between 5.8 °C and 16.5 °C and averaged 11.6 °C. There was 4.0 mm of rain. There was 8.4 hours of sunshine (50%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west. Source: KNMI
September 17 » The Okeechobee hurricane strikes southeastern Florida, killing more than 2,500 people.
September 18 » Juan de la Cierva makes the first autogyro crossing of the English Channel.
October 1 » The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan.
October 2 » The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded.
October 15 » The airship, Graf Zeppelin completes its first trans-Atlantic flight, landing at Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States.
November 18 » Release of the animated short Steamboat Willie, the first fully synchronized sound cartoon, directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, featuring the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. This is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.
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