January 4, 1903
Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death.
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On January 4, in the year 1903:
Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death.
Elephants are the largest living land animals.
Why January 4, 1903 matters:
Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death.
What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.
Historical context: January 4, 1903
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Topsy, an elephant, is electrocuted by the owners of Luna Park, Coney Island. The Edison film company records the film Electrocuting an Elephant of Topsy's death.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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