1893
The first cultured pearl. After years of trying, Kōkichi Mikimoto grew a pearl in an oyster on purpose, the start of the cultured pearl industry.
Wikipedia: Kokichi MikimotoPhoto: Unknown author / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
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11 July in history.
5 moments from 1893 to 1924: discovery, creativity and courage, each with a source to read more.
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1899
Fiat is founded
A group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli founded Fiat in Turin.
Photo: SurfAst / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
1919
The eight-hour day
A new law in the Netherlands gave workers an eight-hour day and Sundays off.
Wikipedia: Eight-hour day movement
Photo: Harris & Ewing Collection / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
1922
The Hollywood Bowl opens
The outdoor concert venue in the Hollywood Hills held its first season of concerts.
Photo: Edwardrhodes06 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
1924
Eric Liddell's gold
Eric Liddell, who would not run on a Sunday, won the 400 metres at the Paris Olympics instead. His story was told in Chariots of Fire.
Photo: unknown (Sports event handout) [1] / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
Moments chosen for discovery, creativity and courage. Each one links to a source where you can read more; photos are credited to their owners.