Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar ||| 30 May 1896

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-) Calendar

Gallagher was hanged with 42-year-old Emily Swan for the murder of her husband William. Hooded and noosed on the gallows Swan said "Good morning John" to which Gallagher replied "good morning love".
(29 December 1903)

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BirthFactDeath (x) Saturday 30th of May 1896 128 years ago
1.389 people are trampled to death in a stampede during the festivities following the coronation of 28-year-old Emperor of Russia Nikolai II aka Nikolai the Bloody in Khodynka Field, Moscow, Central Federal District, Russia. Several thousands of people had gathered to receive free gifts of a bread roll, a piece of sausage, pretzels, gingerbread, and a mug. More info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khodynka_Tragedy