The world was due to end on May 19, 1910

1. 1910116th anniversary
   Doomsday · busted

   Earth Passes Through Comet's Tail, Remains Unsnuffed

   A famous astronomer was reported as saying the tail's cyanogen might 'snuff out all life'. Comet-pill sellers had a great spring.

   Halley's Comet Will Gas Us All · Camille Flammarion (as reported by The New York Times), plus a very excited press

   Anniversary tip: the traditional gift is a new calendar.

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