Historical Events
Event of Interest
Emperors Wilhelm II (Germany) and Franz Jozef I (Austria-Hungary) establish the kingdom of Poland
Wilhelm II
- Second Chamber accept initial impetus to general males/female suffrage
- The Everett Massacre takes place in Everett, Washington as political differences lead to a shoot-out between IWW organizers and local police.
Famous Birthdays
- Jim Tabor, American baseball player (Boston Red Sox), born in New Hope, Alabama (d. 1953)
- Len Wilkinson, cricketer (England leg-spinner just before WW II)