The temperature on August 12, 1879 was about 18.4 °C. The air pressure was 3 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the northeast. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 66%. 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.
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.
January 13 » In Mozart Gardens Brooklyn Ada Anderson completed a great feat of pedestrianism - 2700 quarter miles in 2700 quarter hours, earning her $8000.
January 22 » The Battle of Isandlwana during the Anglo-Zulu War results in a British defeat.
April 5 » Chile declares war on Bolivia and Peru, starting the War of the Pacific.
July 4 » Anglo-Zulu War: The Zululand capital of Ulundi is captured by British troops and burned to the ground, ending the war and forcing King Cetshwayo to flee.
October 7 » Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance.
October 8 » War of the Pacific: The Chilean Navy defeats the Peruvian Navy in the Battle of Angamos.
Day of marriage November 3, 1898
The temperature on November 3, 1898 was about 10.8 °C. The airpressure was 75 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 94%. Source: KNMI
February 27 » King George I of Greece survives an assassination attempt.
May 8 » The first games of the Italian football league system are played.
July 7 » US President William McKinley signs the Newlands Resolution annexing Hawaii as a territory of the United States.
August 11 » Spanish–American War: American troops enter the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.
August 28 » Caleb Bradham's beverage "Brad's Drink" is renamed "Pepsi-Cola".
October 1 » The Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration is founded under the name k.u.k. Exportakademie.
Day of death February 5, 1955
The temperature on February 5, 1955 was between 3.4 °C and 6.4 °C and averaged 4.8 °C. There was 5.4 mm of rain during 3.4 hours. There was 1.4 hours of sunshine (15%). The heavily clouded was. The average windspeed was 3 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
March 2 » Norodom Sihanouk, king of Cambodia, abdicates the throne in favor of his father, Norodom Suramarit.
April 3 » The American Civil Liberties Union announces it will defend Allen Ginsberg's book Howl against obscenity charges.
August 19 » In the Northeast United States, severe flooding caused by Hurricane Diane, claims 200 lives.
August 20 » Battle of Philippeville: In Morocco, a force of Berbers from the Atlas Mountains region of Algeria raid two rural settlements and kill 77 French nationals.
September 6 » Istanbul's Greek, Jewish, and Armenian minorities are the target of a government-sponsored pogrom; dozens are killed in ensuing riots.
September 20 » The Treaty on Relations between the USSR and the GDR is signed.
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