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Felix Adler (professor)
1851Aug, 13

Felix Adler (professor)

Felix Adler, German-American religious leader and educator (d. 1933)
Felix Adler (August 13, 1851 – April 24, 1933) was a German American professor of political and social ethics, rationalist, influential lecturer on euthanasia, religious leader and social reformer who founded the Ethical Culture movement.

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    Edward Hargraves announces he has found gold in Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia, starting the Australian gold rushes.
  • 21May

    Colombia

    Slavery is abolished in Colombia, South America.
  • 5Jun

    Uncle Tom's Cabin

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  • 12Aug

    Sewing machine

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  • 24Oct

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