
Severe winter weather grips England, lasting for several days. A massive volcanic eruption begins on Sakurajima in Japan.

"I have been so bitterly disappointed & hurt at getting no word from you.... I have had 3 letters from Margot since hearing of Cys's illness - which all arrived at the proper times.... I so wanted you to be the closest thing in the world to me - & so mind feeling others nearer in moments like these."
Searching 1912–1916 Archive