The temperature on June 20, 1883 was about 14.4 °C. There was 7 mm of rain. The air pressure was 2 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the south-southeast. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 85%. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 20, 1879 to April 23, 1883 the cabinet Van Lijnden van Sandenburg, with Mr. C.Th. baron Van Lijnden van Sandenburg (conservatief-AR) as prime minister.
In The Netherlands , there was from April 23, 1884 to April 21, 1888 the cabinet Heemskerk, with Mr. J. Heemskerk Azn. (conservatief) as prime minister.
January 16 » The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil Service, is enacted by Congress.
May 20 » Krakatoa begins to erupt; the volcano explodes three months later, killing more than 36,000 people.
May 30 » In New York City, a stampede on the recently opened Brooklyn Bridge killed twelve people.
October 4 » First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.
October 20 » Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to Peru's involvement in the War of the Pacific.
October 22 » Mödling and Hinterbrühl Tram, Vienna, Austria, first electric tram powered by overhead wire.
Day of marriage March 21, 1937
The temperature on March 21, 1937 was between 3.0 °C and 8.2 °C and averaged 5.2 °C. There was -0.1 hours of sunshine (0%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north. Source: KNMI
January 15 » Spanish Civil War: Nationalists and Republican both withdraw after suffering heavy losses, ending the Second Battle of the Corunna Road.
March 18 » Spanish Civil War: Spanish Republican forces defeat the Italians at the Battle of Guadalajara.
April 1 » Spanish Civil War: Jaén, Spain is bombed by German fascist forces, supporting Francoist Nationalists.
June 14 » U.S. House of Representatives passes the Marihuana Tax Act.
June 30 » The world's first emergency telephone number, 999, is introduced in London.
November 8 » The Nazi exhibition Der ewige Jude ("The Eternal Jew") opens in Munich.
Day of death November 20, 1977
The temperature on November 20, 1977 was between 0.7 °C and 6.2 °C and averaged 4.5 °C. There was 10.1 mm of rain during 16.4 hours. The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from Friday, May 11, 1973 to Monday, December 19, 1977 the cabinet Den Uyl, with Drs. J.M. den Uyl (PvdA) as prime minister.
In The Netherlands , there was from Monday, December 19, 1977 to Friday, September 11, 1981 the cabinet Van Agt I, with Mr. A.A.M. van Agt (CDA/KVP) as prime minister.
March 11 » The 1977 Hanafi Siege: More than 130 hostages held in Washington, D.C., by Hanafi Muslims are set free after ambassadors from three Islamic nations join negotiations.
May 9 » Hotel Polen fire: A disastrous fire burns down the Hotel Polen in Amsterdam causing 33 deaths and 21 severe injuries.
September 10 » Hamida Djandoubi, convicted of torture and murder, is the last person to be executed by guillotine in France.
December 1 » Pinwheel is launched, which is now Nickelodeon.
December 6 » South Africa grants independence to Bophuthatswana, although it is not recognized by any other country.
December 18 » United Airlines Flight 2860 crashes near Kaysville, Utah, killing all three crew members on board.
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