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Rudolf Bauer (athlete)
1879Jan, 2

Rudolf Bauer (athlete)

Rudolf Bauer, Hungarian discus thrower (d. 1932)
Rezső ("Rudolf") Bauer (2 January 1879, Budapest – 9 November 1932, Sósér) was a Hungarian athlete and the winner of the gold medal in the men's discus throw at the 1900 Summer Olympics. He won with 36.04 metres, a new Olympic record.

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  • 8Feb

    Sydney Riot of 1879

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

    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.
  • 5Apr

    War of the Pacific

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

    Incandescent light bulb

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

    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).