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1895  Franz E Neumann, German mineralogist/physicist, dies at 96   

1897  Aleko Konstantinov, Bulgarian writer (To Chicago and Back), dies at 34   

1898  The inaugural Philippine Expeditionary Troops sail from San Fransisco.   

1898  1st Philippine Expeditionary Troops sail from SF   

1898  Frank McHugh, actor (Front Page, Gold Diggers 1935, Mighty Joe Young).   

1900  Associated Press News Service forms in New York.   

1900  Associated Press News Service forms in NY.   

1901  US captures leader of Philippine rebels, Emilio Aguinaldo.   

1901  In this year, 35th Belmont: H Spencer aboard Commando claims in 2:21.   

1901  Edmund Rubbra, Northampton England, composer (Morning Watch) [or 3/23]   

1902  Mark Lothar, composer.   

1903  The inaugural automobile trip across US from San Fransisco to New York.   

1903  The inaugural direct primary election law in US adopted, by Wisconsin.   

1903  1st automobile trip across US from SF to NY, ended April 1.   

1903  Walter Reisch, US, screenwriter (Ninotchka, Gaslight, Titanic).   

1905  Martinus W van AA Meerbeke, head-editor (Time), dies at 75   

1906  Hellmuth Christian Wolff, composer.   

1906  Henrik Johan Ibsen, Norwegian playwright (Doll House), dies at 78.   

1907  The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its inaugural plenary session   

1907  Kenneth Allen, engineer.   

1908  Dirigible explodes over San Fransisco Bay, 16 passengers fall, none die   

1908  Part of the Great White Fleet arrives in Puget Sound WA.   

1908  Dirigible explodes over SF Bay, 16 passengers fall, none die.   

1908  John Bardeen, US, physicist (transistor, Nobel 1956, 1972)   

1908  Francois Coppee, French poet, dies.   

1909  Edwin Arrowsmith, diplomat.   

1910  Artie Shaw, [Arthur Arshawsky], NYC, bandleader (Come'on my House).   

1911  New York Public Library building at 5th Avenue dedicated by President Taft.   

1911  NY Public Library building at 5th Avenue dedicated by Pres Taft.   

1911  Boris Kremenliev, composer   

1912  David Barran, CEO (Midland Bank, England).   

1913  Ian Graeme, major-general.   

1914  Alec Dickson, founder (VSO)   

1915  Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary and Germany during WWI   

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1052  King philip i of france: King philip i of france (d. 1108)   

1100  Emperor qinzong of china: Emperor qinzong of china (d. 1161)   

1598  Claude mellan: French engraver/cartoonist/painter, baptized   

1606  Juan caramuel y lobkowitz: Spanish writer   

1617  Elias ashmole: Antiquary   

1620  Pieter neefs: The younger, flemish painter, baptized   

1644  Thomas eisenhut: Composer   

1696  Johann caspar vogler: Composer   

1125  Hendrik v: Roman catholics german king/emperor (1098/1111-25),   

1153  Death of David i: King of scotland (1124-53),   

1304  Jehan de lescurel: French poet and composer   

1423  Death of Benedict xiii: [pedro the luna], spanish pope (1394-1423),   

1498  Girolamo savonarola: Dictator of florence (1494-98), hanged at 45   

1523  Death of Ashikaga yoshitane: Japanese shogun (b. 1466)   

1524  Death of Ismail i: Shah of persia (b. 1487)   

1568  Adolf van nassau: German son of willem the rich,