Swimmers Matthew Webb

Matthew Webb

Living place: England

Birthday: 19-1-1848

Global rank: #54160

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Who is Swimmers Matthew Webb?
Swimmer who on August 25, 1875 became the first recorded person to swim the English Channel without artificial aid.
The English channel brought him great fame, which he used to publish a book titled "The Art of the Tank."
 
 

Young / Before famous

He was the second mate on a ship, and earned the Stanhope Medal for heroically jumping in the ocean in an attempt to save a drowning crewman.

Family life info

He married Madeline Kate Chaddock on April 27, 1880, and had two children, Helen and Matthew with her; They were married until his death.

Close relationship

Who is Boy (girl) friend/ wife (husband)/ darling Swimmers Matthew Webb?
He was the subject of a John Betjeman poem, titled "A Shropshire Lad."

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When was Swimmers Matthew Webb born?
Matthew Webb was born in 19-1-1848, death year is , at the age of 176.
Where is Swimmers Matthew Webb's birth place, what is Zodiac/Chinese Zodiac?
Matthew Webb was born in England. is a Swimmers, whose Zodiac is Capricorn, and who Chinese Zodiac is The Goat. Matthew Webb's global rank is 54160 and whose rank is 88 in list of famous Swimmers.
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Events in 1848 and 19-1

Birthday Matthew Webb (19-1) in history

  • Day 19-1 year 1915: The electric neon sign was patented in the United States by George Claude of Paris, France.
  • Day 19-1 year 1953: Lucy Ricardo gave birth to baby Ricky on I Love Lucy. More people tuned in to watch the show than the inauguration of President Eisenhower.
  • Day 19-1 year 1955: President Eisenhower okayed the first filming of a news conference for television.
  • Day 19-1 year 1966: Indira Gandhi was elected prime minister of India.
  • Day 19-1 year 1981: The United States and Iran signed an agreement paving the way for the release of 52 Americans held hostage for more than 14 months.
  • Day 19-1 year 1997: Yasser Arafat returned to Hebron for the first time in 30 years, as Israel hands over control of the West Bank city to Palestinians.
  • Day 19-1 year 2001: President Clinton admitted he made false statements under oath about Monica Lewinsky.
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