The temperature on January 20, 1879 was about -2.3 °C. The air pressure was 2 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the east-southeast. The airpressure was 77 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 83%. 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.
January 25 » The Bulgarian National Bank is founded.
February 8 » Sandford Fleming first proposes adoption of Universal Standard Time at a meeting of the Royal Canadian Institute.
February 8 » The England cricket team led by Lord Harris is attacked in a riot during a match in Sydney.
October 7 » Germany and Austria-Hungary sign the "Twofold Covenant" and create the Dual Alliance.
Day of marriage May 28, 1903
The temperature on May 28, 1903 was between 11.7 °C and 23.5 °C and averaged 16.7 °C. There was 9.3 hours of sunshine (57%). Source: KNMI
February 23 » Cuba leases Guantánamo Bay to the United States "in perpetuity".
July 19 » Maurice Garin wins the first Tour de France.
August 29 » The Slava, the last of the five Borodino-class battleships, is launched.
October 6 » The High Court of Australia sits for the first time.
October 13 » The Boston Red Sox win the first modern World Series, defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates in the eighth game.
December 16 » Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel in Bombay first opens its doors to guests.
Day of death May 1, 1958
The temperature on May 1, 1958 was between 5.9 °C and 18.3 °C and averaged 12.9 °C. There was 8.4 hours of sunshine (56%). The partly clouded was. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the north-northeast. Source: KNMI
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