The temperature on October 1, 1878 was about 13.2 °C. There was 16 mm of rain. The air pressure was 2 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the northwest. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 79%. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from November 3, 1877 to August 20, 1879 the cabinet Kappeijne van de Coppello, with Mr. J. Kappeijne van de Coppello (liberaal) as prime minister.
February 22 » In Utica, New York, Frank Woolworth opens the first of many of five-and-dime Woolworth stores.
March 3 » The Russo-Turkish War ends with Bulgaria regaining its independence from the Ottoman Empire according to the Treaty of San Stefano.
March 15 » Restoration of the Scottish Catholic hierarchy, broken off back in 1603.
March 24 » The British frigate HMSEurydice sinks, killing more than 300.
June 15 » Eadweard Muybridge takes a series of photographs to prove that all four feet of a horse leave the ground when it runs; the study becomes the basis of motion pictures.
September 3 » Over 640 die when the crowded pleasure boat Princess Alice collides with the Bywell Castle in the River Thames.
Day of death March 3, 1969
The temperature on March 3, 1969 was between 1.4 °C and 6.7 °C and averaged 3.9 °C. There was 0.4 hours of sunshine (4%). The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the east. Source: KNMI
January 5 » The Venera 5 space probe is launched at 06:28:08 UTC from Baikonur.
April 28 » Charles de Gaulle resigns as President of France.
June 22 » The Cuyahoga River catches fire in Cleveland, Ohio, drawing national attention to water pollution, and spurring the passing of the Clean Water Act and the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency.
July 20 » A cease fire is announced between Honduras and El Salvador, six days after the beginning of the "Football War".
August 8 » At a zebra crossing in London, photographer Iain Macmillan takes the iconic photo that becomes the cover image of the Beatles' album Abbey Road.
December 1 » Vietnam War: The first draft lottery in the United States is held since World War II.
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