Type Genlias Archiefnaam: Tresoar, Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Deel/Akte: A 47 Bron Burgerlijke stand - Geboorte Archieflocatie Tresoar, Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum Algemeen Gemeente: Wonseradeel Soort akte: Geboorteakte Aktenummer: A 47 Aangiftedatum: 13-02-1889 Kind Eelke Fortuin Geslacht: M Geboortedatum: 13-02-1889 Vader Anne Fortuin Moeder Kersje Wouwenaar
Type Genlias Archiefnaam: Tresoar, Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Deel/Akte: A 57 Inventarisnr.: 3029 Bron Burgerlijke stand - Overlijden Archieflocatie Tresoar, Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum Algemeen Toegangnr: 30-42 Inventarisnr: 3029 Gemeente: Wonseradeel Soort akte: Overlijdensakte Aktenummer: A 57 Aangiftedatum: 04-03-1889 Overledene Eelke Fortuin Geslacht: M Overlijdensdatum: 03-03-1889 Vader Moeder Partner Nadere informatie Leeftijd: 3 weken
The temperature on February 13, 1889 was about -7.7 °C. The air pressure was 20 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the north-northeast. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 89%. Source: KNMI
January 15 » The Coca-Cola Company, then known as the Pemberton Medicine Company, is incorporated in Atlanta.
February 9 » US president Grover Cleveland signs a bill elevating the United States Department of Agriculture to a Cabinet-level agency.
February 22 » President Grover Cleveland signs a bill admitting North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Washington as U.S. states.
April 22 » At noon, thousands rush to claim land in the Land Rush of 1889. Within hours the cities of Oklahoma City and Guthrie are formed with populations of at least 10,000.
July 8 » The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published.
November 14 » Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly (aka Elizabeth Cochrane) begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days. She completes the trip in 72 days.
Day of death March 3, 1889
The temperature on March 3, 1889 was about -1.7 °C. The air pressure was 2 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the northeast. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 68%. Source: KNMI
May 11 » An attack upon a U.S. Army paymaster and escort results in the theft of over $28,000 and the award of two Medals of Honor.
June 3 » The first long-distance electric power transmission line in the United States is completed, running 14 miles (23km) between a generator at Willamette Falls and downtown Portland, Oregon.
July 8 » The first issue of The Wall Street Journal is published.
October 24 » Henry Parkes delivers the Tenterfield Oration, effectively starting the federation process in Australia.
November 8 » Montana is admitted as the 41st U.S. state.
November 14 » Pioneering female journalist Nellie Bly (aka Elizabeth Cochrane) begins a successful attempt to travel around the world in less than 80 days. She completes the trip in 72 days.
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