The temperature on September 21, 1885 was about 14.2 °C. The air pressure was 3 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the southwest. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 93%. Source: KNMI
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.
February 8 » The first government-approved Japanese immigrants arrived in Hawaii.
March 3 » The American Telephone & Telegraph Company is incorporated in New York.
April 3 » Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for his engine design.
May 1 » The original Chicago Board of Trade Building opens for business.
July 1 » The Congo Free State is established by King Leopold II of Belgium.
December 22 » Itō Hirobumi, a samurai, became the first Prime Minister of Japan.
Day of death January 20, 1964
The temperature on January 20, 1964 was between -5.5 °C and 2.2 °C and averaged -1.3 °C. There was 4.2 hours of sunshine (50%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 1 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the south. Source: KNMI
October 12 » The Soviet Union launches the Voskhod 1 into Earth orbit as the first spacecraft with a multi-person crew, and the first flight without pressure suits.
November 21 » Second Vatican Council: The third session of the Roman Catholic Church's ecumenical council closes.
December 5 » Vietnam War: For his heroism in battle earlier in the year, Captain Roger Donlon is awarded the first Medal of Honor of the war.
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