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1879Jun, 5

Robert Mayer (philanthropist)

Robert Mayer, German-English businessman and philanthropist (d. 1985)
Sir Robert Mayer (5 June 1879 – 9 January 1985) was a German-born philanthropist, businessman, and a major supporter of music and young musicians.

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Events on 1879

  • 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).