Relativity, Theory of
Arthur Eddington and Astronomer Royal Frank Watson Dyson organized two expeditions to observe a solar eclipse in 1919 to make the first empirical test of Einsteins theory.
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1919 in Great Britain — Page 4
Explore 138 historical events and records for Great Britain in 1919.
Historical records for Great Britain in 1919
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Relativity, Theory of
Arthur Eddington leads a solar eclipse expedition which claims to detect gravitational deflection of light by the Sun.
Relativity, Theory of
Observes light bending during a solar eclipse by the gravitational pull of the Sun.
Relativity, Theory of
the measurement of the deflection of light by the suns gravitational field.
Royal Academy
Appointed President of the Royal Academy
Secretary of State for War and the Colonies
Appointed Colonial Secretary
Society for Psychical Research
Appointed President of the Society for Psychical Research
Squadron Leader
Appointed Squadron Leader in the Royal Air Force
Sterling Float
Britain ends support for the wartime dollar rate and allows sterling to float.
The Government of India
Publication of "The Government of India". Publication of "Parliament and Revolution"
The Lucky Dog
The first film pairing of Laurel & Hardy (albeit as separate performers) took place in The Lucky Dog, produced in 1919 by Sun-Lite Pictures and released in 1921
The Moon and Sixpence
Publication of "The Moon and Sixpence"
The Undying Fire
Wells published The Undying Fire, a modern retelling inspired by the Book of Job.
Treaty of Versailles
A signatory to the Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles
Milner attends the Paris Peace Conference and is one of the signatories of the Treaty of Versailles
Unbeaten Dutch League Title
Jack Reynolds oversees Ajax's unbeaten league campaign in 1918–19, winning another national championship and strengthening the club's reputation.
United Artists
Helps found United Artists
Vice Admiral
Appointed President of the Royal Naval College
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