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| Today (1/5/2009) in history |
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1/5/1896
German physicist Röntgen gave the first demonstration of X-rays.1/5/1903
SF-Hawaii telegraph cable opens for public use1/5/1904
England beat Australia at the MCG, Rhodes Jul-56 and 8-681/5/1904
-42øF (-41.1øC), Smethport, Pennsylvania (state record)1/5/1904
-34øF (-36.7øC), River Vale, New Jersey (state record)1/5/1905
National Association of Audubon Society incorporates1/5/1905
Charles Perrine announces discovery of Jupiters 7th satellite, Elara1/5/1909
Colombia recognizes Panamas independence1/5/1911
SF has its 1st air meet1/5/1911
Portuguese expel Jesuits1/5/1912
1st National Hockey Assn game (Victoria)1/5/1922
Henry Shackleton, Irish Antarctic explorer, died.1/5/1941
Amy Johnson, English aviator, died.1/5/1964
The London Underground\'s first automatic ticket barrier was installed, at Stamford Brook. |
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