In 1969: Crowd In Funeral Procession of Tamil Nadu CM C.N. Annadurai
Saturday 23 April 2022
Frederick Handley
On 21 April 1962, Frederick Handley Page (b.1885) died. Trained as an electrical engineer. In 1909, founded Handley Page Ltd, the first British aircraft manufacturing company. Designed & built twin-engine Handley Page 0/400, one of WW1's largest heavy bombers. Used for night attacks.
General Hans von Seeckt
On 22 Apr 1866, General Hans von Seeckt (d.1936), Head of Reichswehr 1920-26, died. In WW1, served as Chief of Staff to von Mackensen, playing a key role in victories in the East, & then as Chief of Staff of the Ottoman Army. Represented German General Staff @ Versailles. 1930-32 was an MP.
Royal Navy, under C-in-C Dover Roger Keyes, launched Zeebrugge Raid to block the Bruges Canal.
22-23 Apr 1918, to counter the German U-boat offensive, Royal Navy, under C-in-C Dover Roger Keyes, launched Zeebrugge Raid to block the Bruges Canal. Although resolutely carried out, the raid was an almost complete failure. British, 500+ casualties, Germans, c20. 8 VCs were awarded WW1
Soldier-poet, Sub-Lt Rupert Brooke RNVR
23 Apr 1915, soldier-poet, Sub-Lt Rupert Brooke RNVR, died, aged 27, of sepsis from an infected mosquito bite, on the French hospital ship Duguay-Trouin, off-island of Skyros
Wednesday 6 April 2022
President Woodrow Wilson's resolution for military action
6 April 1917, the United States declares war on Germany after passing President Woodrow Wilson's resolution for military action. House of Representatives voted 373 to 50 & Senate voted 82 to 6 in favor. Under John Pershing, over 2 million U.S. troops served in France in WW1.
Tuesday 5 April 2022
Drink is more dangerous enemy than Germany or Austria
Due to Lloyd George’s claim on 30 Mar 1915 that “Drink is more dangerous enemy than Germany or Austria”, on 5 Apr, George V released a statement saying “by the King’s command, no wines, spirits, or beer will be consumed in any of His Majesty’s houses after today” until end of WW1.
Mir Jafar Betrayed Siraj-ud-Daulah.
Mir Jafar Was The Commander of Siraj ud-Daulah′s Army . In 1757 He Betrayed Siraj ud-Daulah. In Battle of Plassey and Supported British Forces Led by Lord Clive.
Waldemar Mordechai Wolff Haffkine , Scientist From Ukraine 1906
Waldemar Mordechai Wolff Haffkine , Scientist From Ukraine. He Came to India and Developed and Did Successful Trials of Anti Bubonic Plague Vaccine In Bombay. He First Injected Himself to See The Reaction of Vaccine
Major Dhyanchand and His Brother Captain Roop Singh Doing Hockey Practice After Retirement in 1966
Major Dhyanchand and His Brother Captain Roop Singh Doing Hockey Practice After Retirement in 1966
Freddie Mercury During School Days in Panchgani 1958
Freddie Mercury During School Days in Panchgani 1958
Monday 4 April 2022
Brazilian merchant ship Parana was sunk by U-32 off Barfleur.
4 April 1917, on its way from Rio de Janeiro to Havre, the Brazilian merchant ship Parana was sunk by U-32 off Barfleur. On 11 April, Brazil broke diplomatic relations with Germany. Subsequently, the Brazilian government amended its constitution to enable it to declare war on 26 Oct 1917.
First test flight of SPAD S.XIII, a French biplane. Within months, it entered service with Aéronautique Militaire. Used later by Americans.
4 Apr 1917, the first test flight of SPAD S.XIII, a French biplane. Within months, it entered service with Aéronautique Militaire. Used later by Americans. Among the most successful WW1 fighters. Noted for its robust construction & ability to dive at high speed. 8,472 built by end of the war.
Saturday 2 April 2022
US President Wilson asked a special joint session of Congress to declare war on German Empire
2 April 1917, US President Wilson asked a special joint session of Congress to declare war on German Empire, saying that the war would "make the world safe for democracy" and be a "war to end war". Four days later, Congress obliged. It was only the fourth time it had declared war.
Gunpowder mill at Uplees, Faversham.
2 Apr 1916, an explosion at a gunpowder mill at Uplees, Faversham. 200 tons of TNT detonated after empty sacks caught fire. 115 deaths, including all Works Fire Brigade. Corpses were buried in mass graves at the local cemetery. One of the worst explosions in the history of the UK explosives industry.
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