Page 5: Historical Events In December - 14

1928  In this year, 2nd Test Cricket Australia v England starts with Bradman 12th man   

1928  Theodore Roberts, actor (Roaring Road, 10 Commandments), dies at 77.   

1929  Alexander Zaimis elected pres of Greece   

1929  Ron Nelson, composer.   

1930  NY Giants defeat Notre Dame 22-0 in a charity game   

1931  1st assembly of Anton Musserts NSB in Utrecht.   

1932  French govt of Herriot falls   

1932  Abbe Lane, Bkln, aka Mrs Xavier Cugat/singer (Xavier Cugat Show)   

1933  Josephine Baker performs in Amsterdam.   

1934  inaugural streamlined steam locomotive introduced, Albany NY   

1934  Turkish women are given the right to vote.   

1934  1st streamlined steam locomotive introduced (Albany NY)   

1935  Lee Remick, American actress is born   

1935  Test Cricket debut of "Chuck" Fleetwood-Smith v S Africa, Durban   

1935  Stanley G Weinbaum, US, sci-fi writer (Martian Odyssey), dies.   

1937  Japanese troops conquer/plunder Nanjing   

1938  AL permits Cleveland and Philadelphia to play night games.   

1938  Marie FM Emmanuel, French composer/musicologist (Salamine), dies at 76.   

1939  League of Nations drops the Soviet Union   

1939  Soviet Union attacks Finland-League of Nations drops Soviet Union   

1941  1st NFL division playoff, Bears beat Packers 33-14.   

1942  Eduard C "Edo" Fimmen, Dutch trade union leader, dies at 61.   

1943  In this year, Capt. Paul Triguet (Royal 22e Regiment) claims the Victoria Cross at Casa Berardi, Italy.   

1944  Congress establishes rank of General of the Army (5-star general)   

1944  Begin(ning) Liese-Aktion: werving of labor force for Germany.   

1945  Elmer Rice' "Dream Girl," premieres in NYC.   

1945  Constantino Gaito, composer, dies at 67   

1946  The United Nations General Assembly votes to establish UN headquarters in New York.   

1946  Togo made a trusteeship territory of the UN   

1946  "Three to Make Ready" closes at Adelphi Theater NYC after 323 perfs.   

1947  Cleve Browns beat NY Yankees 14-3 in AAFC championship game.   

1947  Franz Zorell, German RC lexicographer, dies at 84   

1948  Reginald Owen Morris, composer, dies at 62   

1950  UN General Assembly establishes High Comm for Refugees (Nobel 1954).   

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1009  Emperor go-suzaku of japan: Emperor go-suzaku of japan (d. 1045)   

1363  John van [jean c] gerson: French theologist   

1503  Nostradamus: [michel de nostre-dam], french astrologist/prophet   

1546  Tycho brahe: Knudstrup denmark, astronomer (golden nose)   

1553  Henri iv the bourbon: King of navarra (henri iii)/france   

1625  Barthélemy d'herbelot de molainville: French orientalist   

1631  Anne conway: Viscountess conway, english philosopher   

1640  (baptism date)   

0872  Adrian ii: Italian pope (867-72)/last married pope,   

1077  Death of Agnes of poitou: German empress/wife of emperor henry iii,   

1136  Death of Harald iv: "gylle krist", king of norway, murdered   

1417  Death of John oldcastle: Lord cobham, english nobleman, hanged & burned   

1460  Guarino da verona: Guarino da verona (b. 1370)   

1476  Vlad iii the impaler: Vlad iii the impaler (b. 1431)   

1510  Death of Friedrich of saxony: Friedrich of saxony (b. 1473)   

1542  Death of James: King of scotland (1513-42),