The temperature on December 25, 1890 was about -4.1 °C. There was 2 mm of rain. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 95%. Source: KNMI
January 25 » Nellie Bly completes her round-the-world journey in 72 days.
April 14 » The Pan-American Union is founded by the First International Conference of American States in Washington, D.C.
July 1 » Canada and Bermuda are linked by telegraph cable.
July 10 » Wyoming is admitted as the 44th U.S. state.
September 24 » The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy.
November 29 » The Meiji Constitution goes into effect in Japan, and the first Diet convenes.
Day of marriage November 22, 1918
The temperature on November 22, 1918 was between -0.9 °C and 5.5 °C and averaged 1.9 °C. There was 7.4 hours of sunshine (87%). The average windspeed was 4 Bft (moderate breeze) and was prevailing from the south east. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from August 29, 1913 to September 9, 1918 the cabinet Cort van der Linden, with Mr. P.W.A. Cort van der Linden (liberaal) as prime minister.
In The Netherlands , there was from September 9, 1918 to September 18, 1922 the cabinet Ruys de Beerenbrouck I, with Jonkheer mr. Ch.J.M. Ruys de Beerenbrouck (RKSP) as prime minister.
March 31 » Daylight saving time goes into effect in the United States for the first time.
August 8 » World War I: The Battle of Amiens begins a string of almost continuous Allied victories with a push through the German front lines (Hundred Days Offensive).
August 13 » Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) established as a public company in Germany.
November 4 » World War I: The Armistice of Villa Giusti between Italy and Austria-Hungary is implemented.
November 21 » The Flag of Estonia, previously used by pro-independence activists, is formally adopted as the national flag of the Republic of Estonia.
November 27 » The Free Territory of Ukraine is established in Huliaipole.
Day of death May 16, 1971
The temperature on May 16, 1971 was between 11.4 °C and 18.2 °C and averaged 13.9 °C. There was 16.9 mm of rain during 5.4 hours. There was 2.2 hours of sunshine (14%). The almost completely overcast was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the west-southwest. Source: KNMI
March 8 » The Fight of the Century between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali commences. Frazier wins in 15 rounds via unanimous decision.
May 30 » Mariner program: Mariner 9 is launched to map 70% of the surface, and to study temporal changes in the atmosphere and surface, of Mars.
August 21 » A bomb exploded in the Liberal Party campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, Manila, Philippines with several anti-Marcos political candidates injured.
September 29 » Oman joins the Arab League.
October 28 » Prospero becomes the only British satellite to be launched by a British rocket.
November 21 » Indian troops, partly aided by Mukti Bahini (Bengali guerrillas), defeat the Pakistan army in the Battle of Garibpur.
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