The temperature on December 16, 1907 was between -1.3 °C and 3.4 °C and averaged 1.0 °C. There was 0.5 hours of sunshine (6%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south east. 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.
January 14 » An earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica kills more than 1,000 people.
May 23 » The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
August 3 » Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis fines Standard Oil of Indiana a record $29.4million for illegal rebating to freight carriers; the conviction and fine are later reversed on appeal.
October 17 » Marconi begins the first commercial transatlantic wireless service.
October 22 » A run on the stock of the Knickerbocker Trust Company sets events in motion that will spark the Panic of 1907.
December 17 » Ugyen Wangchuck is crowned first King of Bhutan.
Day of marriage October 17, 1934
The temperature on October 17, 1934 was between 2.4 °C and 10.5 °C and averaged 6.8 °C. There was 11.4 mm of rain during 4.7 hours. There was 1.2 hours of sunshine (11%). The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the northwest. Source: KNMI
March 24 » United States Congress passes the Tydings-McDuffie Act, allowing the Philippines to become a self-governing commonwealth.
April 12 » The U.S. Auto-Lite strike begins, culminating in a five-day melee between Ohio National Guard troops and 6,000 strikers and picketers.
April 12 » The strongest surface wind gust in the world at the time of 231mph, is measured on the summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire. It has since been surpassed.
August 19 » The German referendum of 1934 approves Hitler's appointment as head of state with the title of Führer.
August 19 » The first All-American Soap Box Derby is held in Dayton, Ohio.
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