Charlotte Cooper was an English tennis champion who won the woman's singles lawn tennis competition at the 1900 Olympic Games. Continue reading
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International Dentistry association was founded in Paris, France
In Paris, France, at the 3rd International Dentistry Conference, the International Dentistry Federation (Federation Dentaire Internationale) was founded. Continue reading
10 year old boy wins Gold at the Olympic Games
At the Paris, France Olympic Games a 10 year old boy was substituted for an adult in the Coxswain position due to his lighter weight. Continue reading
Films with synchronized speech…
Several short films were screened at the Paris Exposition on June 8. 1900. Continue reading
First Ballets Russes Performance
Ballets Russes performed in Paris at the Theatre du Chatelet on May 19, 1909 and founded by Russian impresario Serge Diaghilev. Continue reading
International Law Text On the Law of War and Peace
Dutch jurist Hugo Grotius wrote the international law document De Jure Belli ac Pacis (On the Law of War and Peace) in Paris in 1625. Continue reading
French Invent Dry Cleaning
Parisian dyeworks owner Jean-Baptiste Jolly discovered dry cleaning in 1855 Continue reading
Industrial Trade Show Held in Paris
Temple d'Industrie in Paris, France held the first industrial trade show on September 17, 1798. Continue reading
Supersonic Concorde Jet Crossed The Atlantic
Two Concorde supersonic jets flew across the Atlantic Ocean on May 24, 1976 from both Paris, France and London, England arriving at Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC, USA. Continue reading
Pont Royal Bridge Built Using Open Caissons
Pont Royal bridge in Paris, France was built using open caissons in 1685. Continue reading