jan 1, 1928 - First Edition of the "Oxford English Dictionary" is published
Description:
Commencement of writing start in 1857. It took 70 years to finished after the first editor resigned and became a bishop, the second editor died of tuberculosis and the third editor caused half his volunteers quit and one volunteer ended up in a mental asylum.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1928
Now
~ 96 years ago
