The temperature on October 6, 1907 was between 7.0 °C and 14.2 °C and averaged 11.1 °C. There was 6.9 mm of rain. There was -0.1 hours of sunshine (0%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. 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.
July 21 » The passenger steamer SS Columbia sinks after colliding with the steam schooner San Pedro off Shelter Cove, California, killing 88 people.
July 29 » Sir Robert Baden-Powell sets up the Brownsea Island Scout camp in Poole Harbour on the south coast of England. The camp runs from August 1 to August 9 and is regarded as the foundation of the Scouting movement.
September 29 » The cornerstone is laid at the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (better known as Washington National Cathedral) in Washington, D.C.
November 16 » Cunard Line's RMSMauretania, sister ship of RMSLusitania, sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
December 11 » The New Zealand Parliament Buildings are almost completely destroyed by fire.
December 16 » The American Great White Fleet begins its circumnavigation of the world.
Day of death August 5, 1968
The temperature on August 5, 1968 was between 16.3 °C and 25.5 °C and averaged 19.9 °C. There was 1.1 mm of rain during 1.3 hours. There was 5.3 hours of sunshine (35%). The partly or heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east. Source: KNMI
January 21 » Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh: One of the most publicized and controversial battles of the war begins.
February 24 » Vietnam War: The Tet Offensive is halted; South Vietnam recaptures Hué.
March 6 » Three rebels are executed by Rhodesia, the first executions since UDI, prompting international condemnation.
June 9 » U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
June 30 » Pope Paul VI issues the Credo of the People of God.
July 20 » The first International Special Olympics Summer Games are held at Soldier Field in Chicago, with about 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Day of burial August 9, 1968
The temperature on August 9, 1968 was between 15.3 °C and 26.4 °C and averaged 20.1 °C. There was 2.5 mm of rain during 1.4 hours. There was 5.7 hours of sunshine (38%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
March 18 » Gold standard: The U.S. Congress repeals the requirement for a gold reserve to back US currency.
March 21 » Battle of Karameh in Jordan between the Israel Defense Forces and the combined forces of the Jordanian Armed Forces and PLO.
June 9 » U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson declares a national day of mourning following the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
July 26 » Vietnam War: South Vietnamese opposition leader Trương Đình Dzu is sentenced to five years hard labor for advocating the formation of a coalition government as a way to move toward an end to the war.
August 28 » The police rioted during the Democratic National Convention, beating up anti-war protesters, peaceful demonstrators, innocent bystanders, and members of the press.
September 11 » Air France Flight 1611 crashes off Nice, France, killing 89 passengers and six crew.
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