Births on August 7

Johannes Kotze

Born on August 7, 1879

Johannes Kotze, South African cricketer (d. 1931)

Johannes Jacobus "Kodgee" Kotze (7 August 1879 – 7 July 1931) was a South African cricketer who played in 3 Tests from 1902 to 1907. He was considered one of the fastest bowlers of his period.

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Events on 1879

8 Feb

Sydney Riot of 1879
The England cricket team led by Lord Harris is attacked during a riot during a match in Sydney.
15 Feb

Rutherford B. Hayes
Women's rights: US President Rutherford B. Hayes signs a bill allowing female attorneys to argue cases before the Supreme Court of the United States.
5 Apr

War of the Pacific
Chile declares war on Bolivia and Peru, starting the War of the Pacific.
21 Oct

Incandescent light bulb
Thomas Edison applies for a patent for his design for an incandescent light bulb.
22 Oct

Thomas Edison
Using a filament of carbonized thread, Thomas Edison tests the first practical electric incandescent light bulb (it lasted 13½ hours before burning out).

Births on August 7

Johannes Kotze

Born on August 7, 1879

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Events on 1879

Sydney Riot of 1879

Rutherford B. Hayes

War of the Pacific

Incandescent light bulb

Thomas Edison