World Events

Posted in 1910

  • Marie CurieHalley's comet appears within 13 million miles of the earth.
  • Japan formally annexes Korea. Russia acknowledges Japan's occupation of Korea in return for a free hand in Manchuria.
  • King Edward VII of England dies and is succeeded by George V.
  • Marie Curie writes Treatise on Radiography.
  • Revolution in Portugal: the Republic of Portugal is recognised by the UK, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Norway and Belgium.