Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave...
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March 30, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 30, 1927
* Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave
* 1st ever to break the 200 MPH mark
* Land speed automobile record
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MAJOR SEAGRAVE SETS 203.79-MILE RECORD" "English Racer in Mystery 'S' Car Beats Former World Mark by Thirty Miles" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave (22 September 1896 – 13 June 1930) was famous for setting three land speed records and the water speed record. He was the first person to hold both the land and water speed records simultaneously. He was the first person to travel at over 200 mph (320 km/h) in a land vehicle. The Segrave Trophy was established in 1930 to commemorate his life.
* Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave
* 1st ever to break the 200 MPH mark
* Land speed automobile record
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "MAJOR SEAGRAVE SETS 203.79-MILE RECORD" "English Racer in Mystery 'S' Car Beats Former World Mark by Thirty Miles" and more. (see)
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition in nice condition.
wikipedia notes: Sir Henry O'Neil de Hane Segrave (22 September 1896 – 13 June 1930) was famous for setting three land speed records and the water speed record. He was the first person to hold both the land and water speed records simultaneously. He was the first person to travel at over 200 mph (320 km/h) in a land vehicle. The Segrave Trophy was established in 1930 to commemorate his life.
Category: The 20th Century
