Births on May 25

William Stickney

Born on May 25, 1879

William Stickney, American golfer (d. 1944)

William Stickney may refer to:

William Stickney (golfer), American golfer

William W. Stickney (politician) (William Wallace Stickney), American lawyer and politician in Vermont

William W. Stickney (USMC) (William Wallace Stickney), United States Marine Corps general and lawyer

William Weir Stickney, American attorney and politician in New Hampshire

William Stickney (board of directors member), member of the board of directors of the Columbia Institution for the Deaf

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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 May 25

William Stickney

Born on May 25, 1879

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Events on 1879

Sydney Riot of 1879

Rutherford B. Hayes

War of the Pacific

Incandescent light bulb

Thomas Edison