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ANNIVERSARIES. 1650.—Descartes, French philosopher* died. > 182 S.—London University. charter granted. 1847.—Edison born. 1864.—Major Heaphy -won V.C.; in engagement with Natives at ,Mahg»piko River. 1876. —Cable New Zealand to News South Wales opened. 1915.—Allied air raid at Zeebrugge1919.—Ebert elected' President German Republic. 1933.—Death of Sir Truby King. —February 12. 1809.—Birth of Abraham Lincoln. 1809.—Charles Darwin born. 1851.—Gold discovered in Australia* 1877. —Telephone invented' by Graham Bell. ' _ . ; 1878. —First sale at Burnside yards1889.—Duke of Connaught laid foundation stone of Assouan Dam. 1909.—Steamer Penguin wrecked near Wellington; 75 lives lost. 1912.—Chinese Throne abdicated | Republic accepted. _ 1935.—American airship Macon - destroyed in storm. . Earth tremor jolts Dunedin tintmorning. Death of Pope Pius announced. 1 Cardinals assembling to appoint successor. Japanese occupy Hainan Island. Immediate advance made into the interior. Three Australian boats coming to Auckland for the 18-footer champion* ship. General Miaja reported to ’ b« abandoning resistance in Spairu British and French recognition ol General Franco-thought to be only • matter of days.
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Evening Star, Issue 23189, 11 February 1939, Page 1
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