The temperature on December 7, 1928 was between 1.1 °C and 7.3 °C and averaged 4.2 °C. There was 0.1 mm of rain. There was 5.8 hours of sunshine (73%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the southwest. Source: KNMI
March 21 » Charles Lindbergh is presented with the Medal of Honor for the first solo trans-Atlantic flight.
June 4 » The President of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin, is assassinated by Japanese agents.
October 2 » The "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God", commonly known as Opus Dei, is founded.
October 12 » An iron lung respirator is used for the first time at Children's Hospital, Boston.
November 12 » SSVestris sinks approximately 200 miles (320km) off Hampton Roads, Virginia, killing at least 110 passengers, mostly women and children who die after the vessel is abandoned.
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.
Day of death February 3, 2001
The temperature on February 3, 2001 was between -0.5 °C and 4.0 °C and averaged 0.6 °C. There was 8.5 mm of rain during 15.5 hours. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east-southeast. Source: KNMI
June 15 » Leaders of the People's Republic of China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
July 2 » The AbioCor self-contained artificial heart is first implanted.
September 21 » America: A Tribute to Heroes is broadcast by over 35 network and cable channels, raising over $200 million for the victims of the September 11 attacks.
October 8 » U.S. President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security.
October 26 » The United States passes the USA PATRIOT Act into law.
November 14 » War in Afghanistan: Afghan Northern Alliance fighters take over the capital Kabul.
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