Births on June 1

Max Emmerich

Born on June 1, 1879

Max Emmerich, American triathlete and gymnast (d. 1956)

Max Philip Emmerich (June 1, 1879 – June 29, 1956) was an American track and field athlete and gymnast who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana.In 1904 he won the gold medal in the athletics' triathlon event. He also was 67th in gymnastics' all-around event, 100th in gymnastics' triathlon event and did not finish the first event in athletics all-around competition.

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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 June 1

Max Emmerich

Born on June 1, 1879

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Events on 1879

Sydney Riot of 1879

Rutherford B. Hayes

War of the Pacific

Incandescent light bulb

Thomas Edison