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1910  US Bureau of Mines forms.   

1910  Henri E Cross [Delacroix], French painter, dies at 53   

1911  Zeppelin "Deutscheland" wrecked at Dusseldorf   

1911  Remains of a neanderthal man are discovered in Jersey UK   

1911  Margaret Sullavan, Norfolk Va, actress (Back Street).   

1912  Studs Terkel, NYC, author/host (Stud's Place, Working)   

1913  Woody Herman, jazz clarinetist/bandleader/composer (Thundering Herds).   

1914  American Horseshoe Pitchers Assn organizes in Kansas City   

1914  Edward T. Hall, American anthropologist and author.   

1916  In this year, 41st Preakness: Linus McAtee aboard Damrosch claims in 1:54.8   

1916  Adriana Caselotti, cartoon voice.   

1917  George Gaynes, Helsinki Finland, actor (Henry-Punky Brewster)   

1918  The Sedition Act of 1918 is passed by the U.S. Congress, making criticism of the government an imprisonable offense   

1918  Edward Thomas, historian/intelligence expert.   

1918  Eusapia Palladino, Napolitan, dies at 64   

1919  Liberace, West Allis WI, pianist (Liberace Show, Evil Chandell-Batman)   

1920  Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc) canonized a saint in Rome   

1920  Spanish bullfighter Joselito is fatally gored fighting his last bull.   

1920  Switzerland joins the League of Nations.   

1920  Joan of Arc (Jean D'arc) canonized a saint.   

1920  Martine Carol, [Maryse Mopurer], Saint-Mande France, actress (Nana).   

1921  In this year, 47th Preakness: F Coltiletti aboard Broomspun claims in 1:54.2   

1921  Harry Carey Jr, Saugus Calif, actor (She Wore a Yellow Ribbon)   

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage.   

1922  White Star Line Majestic completes 5½ day maiden voyage.   

1922  Colin Cole, Principal King of Arms   

1924  108°F (42°C) in Blitzen Oregon.   

1924  Dawda Kairaba Jawara, president (Gambia, 1970-94).   

1925  In this year, 51st Kentucky Derby: Earl Sande aboard Flying Ebony claims in 2:07.6   

1925  Bobbejaan Schoepen, Belgian entertainer.   

1926  Jan Zimmer, composer   

1926  Mehmed VI Vahideddin (Mohammed Osman), last sultan of Turkey, dies.   

1927  Supreme Court ruled bootleggers must pay income tax   

1927  NY Yankee Bob Meusel steals 2nd, 3rd and home   

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1558  Andreas of austria: Bohemia cardinal/gov of netherlands (1598-1600)   

1578  Everard digby: English conspirator   

1609  Ferdinand: Austria, cardinal of spain/governor of netherlands   

1641  Dudley north: Financier/economist   

1659  Campegius vitringa: Dutch theologist   

1710  William talbot: 1st earl talbot, english politician   

1718  Maria gaetana agnesi: Italian mathematician   

1748  Antonius van alphen: Apostolic vicar of de bosch   

0942  Death of Saadiah gaon: Head of talmudic academy of sura,   

1265  Death of Saint simon stock: English saint (b. 1165)   

1434  Death of Pieter appelmans: Flemish architect/master builder,   

1569  Death of Dirk willems: Anabaptist martyr   

1620  Death of William adams: English navigator (b. 1564)   

1657  Death of Andrzej bobola: Polish jesuit missionary (b. 1591)   

1667  Thomas wriothesley: 4th earl of southampton, english statesman (b. 1607)   

1669  Death of Pietro da cortona: [berrettini], painter/architect,