Venusia Crickerly, Minister for Magic, dies in a mandrake accident

Crickerly was a well-liked, competent Minister when she died a mysterious death (Pm).

Pollux Black is born

He is the grandfather of Sirius, Regulus, Bellatrix, Narcissa, and Andromeda Black.

Comedian and famously purple wizard Derwent Shimpling is born

Minister for Magic Crickerly dies in a gardening accident

The accident involves mandrakes, the cries of which can be fatal.

Archer Evermonde becomes Minister for Magic

Evermonde is Minister during the First World War. He forbids members of the magical community to get involved, but many do anyway.