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The Right Honourable Sir William Mulock ( January 19, 1844 - October 1, 1944) was a Canadian politician and cabinet member. Born in Scotland, Mulock became rector at the University of Toronto in 1924 and served in that capacity until his death at age 100 in 1944. He won a seat in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal MP and served there from 1882 to 1905. Sir Wilfrid Laurier appointed him to the Canadian Cabinet as Postmaster GeneralThe Postmaster General of Canada was the Canadian cabinet minister responsible for Canada Post. The position was created in 1867 with Canadian confederation and was abolished in 1981 when the post office was transformed from a government department into a from 1896Events January 4 Utah is admitted as the 45th U. January 5 An Austrian newspaper reports that Wilhelm Rontgen discovered a type of radiation later known as X-rays. January 12 H. Smith takes the first X-ray photograph. January 18 The X-ray machine is exhib to 1905. In 19001900 is the common year starting on Monday. see link for calendar) For the film, see 1900 (film). Events January January 1 Nigeria becomes British protectorate January 2 John Hay announces the Open Door Policy to promote trade with China. January 2 Chicag, Mulock established the Department of Labor, becoming its first secretary that same year and served until 1905. In 1923Centuries: 19th century 20th century 21st century Decades: 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years: 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 Events January 1 Grouping of all UK railway companies into four larg, Mulock was appointed as Chief JusticeIn many countries such as Canada and the United States the Chief Justice is the name for the presiding officer on a senior court such as the United States Supreme Court, the Supreme Court of Canada or provincial or state supreme courts. In England and Wal of the Supreme Court of Ontario , a position he held until 1936Events January-February January 15 The first building to be completely covered in glass is completed in Toledo, Ohio, for the Owens-Illinois Glass Company. January 20 Death of George V of the United Kingdom. His son Edward VIII succeedes him as King of th. From 1931 to 1932 he served as acting Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.