A. B. Simpson, the founder of C&MA, and some important historical events:

1761 - William Carey Born
1768 - Friedrich Schleiermacher Born
1841 - Livingstone's Ministry in Africa Started
1843 - A. B. Simpson Born
1859 - Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species"
1863 - Hudson Taylor's CIM(China Inland Mission) Founded
    - William Booth's Salvation Army Founded

1866 - Simpson's Pastorate at Knox Church
1874 -           "         at Chestnut Street Church
1880 -           "         at 13th St. Church
1881 - Simpson's Street Evangelism Started
1883 - Missionary Training College Founded

1914 - World War I Broke Out

1919 - Simpson Died

1920 - Great Depression