Family tree Weening » Aafke Algra (1868-1936)
Personal data Aafke Algra
- She was born on November 7, 1868 in Britsum, gem. Leeuwarderadeel (Fr).Source 1
- Profession: dienstmeid.
- She died on June 1, 1936 in Britsum, gem. Leeuwarderadeel (Fr), she was 67 years old.Source 2
- A child of Jelle Jochums Algra and Trijntje Sjoerds Jongsma
- This information was last updated on February 19, 2023.
Household of Aafke Algra
She is married to Sierk Roorda.
They got married on May 20, 1893 at Leeuwarderadeel (Fr), she was 24 years old.Source 3
Child(ren):
- Reinder Roorda 1894-1965
- Jelle Roorda 1895-1975
- Jan Roorda 1896-1903
- Jacob Roorda 1897-????
- Arend Roorda 1898-????
- Tjeerd Roorda 1900-1900
- Trijntje Roorda 1901-1902
- Trijntje Roorda 1904-1939
- Tjeerd Roorda 1910-1944
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Historical events
Birthday November 7, 1868
- The temperature on November 7, 1868 was about 5.9 °C. There was 2 mm of rain. The air pressure was 12 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the northwest. The airpressure was 75 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 88%. Source: KNMI
- Koning Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- From June 1, 1866 till June 4, 1868 the Netherlands had a cabinet Van Zuijlen van Nijevelt - Heemskerk with the prime ministers Mr. J.P.J.A. graaf Van Zuijlen van Nijevelt (AR) and Mr. J. Heemskerk Azn. (conservatief).
- From June 4, 1868 till January 4, 1871 the Netherlands had a cabinet Van Bosse - Fock with the prime ministers Mr. P.P. van Bosse (liberaal) and Mr. C. Fock (liberaal).
- In the year 1868: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 3.6 million citizens.
- March 5 » Mefistofele, an opera by Arrigo Boito, receives its premiere performance at La Scala.
- March 23 » The University of California is founded in Oakland, California when the Organic Act is signed into law.
- May 30 » Decoration Day (the predecessor of the modern "Memorial Day") is observed in the United States for the first time after a proclamation by John A. Logan, head of the Grand Army of the Republic (a veterans group).
- December 9 » The first traffic lights are installed, outside the Palace of Westminster in London. Resembling railway signals, they use semaphore arms and are illuminated at night by red and green gas lamps.
- December 11 » Paraguayan War: Brazilian troops defeat Paraguayan at the Battle of Avay.
- December 25 » Pardons for ex-Confederates: United States President Andrew Johnson grants an unconditional pardon to all Confederate veterans.
Day of marriage May 20, 1893
- The temperature on May 20, 1893 was about 19.9 °C. There was 4 mm of rain. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 66%. Source: KNMI
- Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- Regentes Emma (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1898 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- In The Netherlands , there was from August 21, 1891 to May 9, 1894 the cabinet Van Tienhoven, with Mr. G. van Tienhoven (unie-liberaal) as prime minister.
- In the year 1893: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 5.1 million citizens.
- January 21 » The Tati Concessions Land, formerly part of Matabeleland, is formally annexed to the Bechuanaland Protectorate, now Botswana.
- April 1 » The rank of Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy is established.
- June 22 » The Royal Navy battleship HMSCamperdown accidentally rams the British Mediterranean Fleet flagship HMSVictoria which sinks taking 358 crew with her, including the fleet's commander, Vice-Admiral Sir George Tryon.
- July 22 » Katharine Lee Bates writes "America the Beautiful" after admiring the view from the top of Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- August 14 » France becomes the first country to introduce motor vehicle registration.
- September 28 » Foundation of the Portuguese football club FC Porto.
Day of death June 1, 1936
- The average temperature on June 1, 1936 was 7.7 °C. There was 0.5 mm of rain during 0.7 hours. There was 9.0 hours of sunshine (55%). The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south-southwest. Source: KNMI
- Koningin Wilhelmina (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1890 till 1948 sovereign of the Netherlands (also known as Koninkrijk der Nederlanden)
- In The Netherlands , there was from July 31, 1935 to June 24, 1937 the cabinet Colijn III, with Dr. H. Colijn (ARP) as prime minister.
- In the year 1936: Source: Wikipedia
- The Netherlands had about 8.5 million citizens.
- January 20 » King George V of the United Kingdom dies. His eldest son succeeds to the throne, becoming Edward VIII. The title Prince of Wales is not used for another 22 years.
- June 30 » Emperor Haile Selassie of Abyssinia appeals for aid to the League of Nations against Italy's invasion of his country.
- July 26 » King Edward VIII, in one of his few official duties before he abdicates the throne, officially unveils the Canadian National Vimy Memorial.
- August 3 » Jesse Owens wins the 100 metre dash, defeating Ralph Metcalfe, at the Berlin Olympics.
- October 9 » Boulder Dam (later Hoover Dam) begins to generate electricity and transmit it to Los Angeles.
- November 23 » Life magazine is reborn as a photo magazine and enjoys instant success.
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