Page 5: Historical Events In June - 04

1920  Marion Motley, NFL running back (all-time leading AAFC rusher).   

1921  Nina Vyroubova, Russ/French ballerina (Pavlova-prize 1957)   

1921  Heinrich E Albers-Schoenberg, German x-ray experimenter, dies at 56.   

1922  Irwin Bazelon, Evanston Illinois, composer (Duo for Viola)   

1922  William Halse Rivers, British psychologist/anthropologist, dies   

1923  John Lea, British vice-admiral.   

1924  Dennis Weaver, Joplin Mo, actor (Chester-Gunsmoke, Duel, Battered)   

1925  Gheorghe Dima, composer, dies at 77   

1926  Nan Leslie, LA Calif, actress (Kings Row, Californians).   

1926  Eugeen of Oye, Flemish writer/poet (Sparks and Radiates), dies   

1927  1st Ryder Cup: US beats England, 9½-2½ at Worcester Country Club (Worcester, Massachusetts, US).   

1927  Geoffrey Palmer, British actor (Smacks and Thistle).   

1928  President of the Republic of China Zhang Zuolin is assassinated by Japanese agents.   

1928  Paul Greening, master of Queen's household.   

1929  George Eastman demonstrates inaugural technicolor movie (Rochester NY)   

1929  George Eastman demonstrates 1st technicolor movie (Rochester NY).   

1929  Karolos Papoulias, Greek politician   

1930  Morgana King, jazz singer/actress (Godfather).   

1931  Cesar Bolanos, composer.   

1931  Ibn Ali Hussein, King of Hejaz, dies.   

1932  In this year, 64th Belmont: Tom Malley aboard Faireno claims in 2:32.8   

1932  John Barrymore Jr, Beverly Hills Calif, actor (Pantomine Quiz)   

1933  John Sparrow, CEO (British Horseracing Betting Levy Board).   

1934  C Jackson discovers asteroid #2066 Palala.   

1935  Hendrikus C "Henk" Admiraal, Dutch actor (Rififi in Amsterdam)   

1936  Bruce Dern, Winnetka Ill, actor (Coming Home, Silent Running, Tatoo).   

1937  Leon Blum is recorded as becoming premier of People's front govt of France   

1937  Freddie Fender, Mexico, country singer (Feelings)   

1937  Donald Eligon, cricketer (Trinidad, nail in his cricket boot), dies.   

1938  Sigmund Freud leaves Austria for refuge in London.   

1938  In this year, 10th Walker Cup: Britain-Ireland claims 7½-4½ at the Old Course at St Andrews   

1939  The S.S. St. Louis, carrying 900+ Jewish refugees from Germany, is turned away from the Florida coast. In a great tragedy, the ship is also denied permission to dock in Cuba and eventually returns to Europe. Many of the refugees later die in Nazi concentration camps.   

1940  British complete miracle of Dunkirk by evacuating 300000 troops.   

1940  Evacuation of British Army from Dunkirk is completed   

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1394  Philippa of england: Queen of denmark, norway and sweden   

1489  Antoine: Duke of lorraine   

1604  Claudia de' medici: Grand duchess of tuscany   

1665  Zacharie robutel de la noue: Canadian soldier   

1694  Francois quesnay: French personal physician of louis xiv   

1697  Jacob israel emden: [jacob ben tswi], german rabbi   

1700  Theodoor verhaegen: Flemish sculptor   

1704  Benjamin huntsman: English inventor and manufacturer   

1039  Conrad ii the salian: King/emperor of germany (1024/27-39),   

1135  Emperor huizong of china: Emperor huizong of china (b. 1082)   

1206  Death of Adèle of champagne: Wife of louis vii of france   

1257  Death of Duke przemysl i of poland: Duke przemysl i of poland   

1267  Hendrik of vianden: Bishop of utrecht (1252-67),   

1316  Death of Louis x: King of france (1314-16),   

1394  Mary de bohun: Wife of henry iv of england (b. c 1369)   

1463  Death of Flavio biondi: Italian writer (rome instaurata),