Historical Events In 1911

May 29   William Schwenck Gilbert, Engl writer (Gilbert & Sullivan), dies at 74 on this day in history.   

May 30   In the year 1911 1st Indianapolis 500 car race, Ray Harroun wins at 74.59 MPH (120 KPH)   

May 30   Douglas Fowley, NYC, actor (Grandpa-Pistols 'n' Petticoats) on this day in history.   

May 31   Edward Adamson, art therapist/collector on this day in history.   

May 31   R.M.S. Titanic launched in the year 1911.   

Jun 01   On this day in history 1st US group insurance policy written, Passaic, NJ   

Jun 01   In the year 1911 gertrude Michael, AL, actress (Cleopatra, Menace, Club Havana)   

Jun 01   The first US group insurance policy written, Passaic, NJ in the year 1911.   

Jun 02   Xia Hong, writer in the year 1911.   

Jun 03   "Come Josephine in My Flying Machine" hits #1 on this day in history.   

Jun 03   Ellen Corby, Racine Wisc, actress (Grandma Walton-Waltons) in the year 1911.   

Jun 04   Austin Andrew Wright, sculptor on this day in history.   

Jun 05   In the year 1911 arthur Vick, vice chancelor (Queens University, Belfast)   

Jun 05   Red Sox Joe Wood strikes out 3 pinch hitters in 9th for 5-4 win on this day in history.   

Jun 06   In the year 1911 nicaragua signs treaty turning over customs to US (not ratified)   

Jun 07   In the year 1911 franz Reizenstein, composer   

Jun 08   Belgium govt of Schollaert falls in the year 1911.   

Jun 08   On this day in history van Lingle Mungo, SC, pitcher (Dodgers, Giants)   

Jun 09   In the year 1911 carry Amelia Moore Nation, American temperance leader, dies   

Jun 10   On this day in history c P "Chilla" Christ, cricketer (Qld spinner late 30's)   

Jun 10   In the year 1911 queen Wilhelmina opens Rembrandt house in Amsterdam   

Jun 11   In the year 1911 russ Hodges, Dayton Tn, sportscaster (Wednesday Night Fights)   

Jun 11   Tigers trailing White Sox 13-1 come back to win 16-15 on this day in history.   

Jun 12   In the year 1911 milovan Djilas, Yugoslavia, writer/politician (New Class)   

Jun 13   Albert Cleage, famous African on this day in history.   

Jun 14   On this day in history johan Severin Svendsen, composer, dies at 70   

Jun 15   On this day in history tabulating Computing Recording Corporation (IBM) is incorporated.   

Jun 16   On this day in history a 772 gram stony meteorite strikes the earth near Kilbourn, Columbia County, Wisconsin damaging a barn.   

Jun 17   In the year 1911 belgium govt of De Broqueville forms   

Jun 17   Viktor P Nekrasov, Ukrainian author (Vokopach Stalingrada) in the year 1911.   

Jun 18   On this day in history franjo Zaver Kuhac, composer, dies at 76   

Jun 20   On this day in history gail Patrick, Birmingham Ala, actress (My Man Godfrey, Love Crazy)   

Jun 20   NAACP incorporates (NY) on this day in history.   

Jun 22   On this day in history guus Jansen, jazz pianist (Net als Toen)   

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Jan 01   On this day in history birth of endre Szervanszky, composer [or Dec 27]   

Jan 01   Hank Greenberg, Hall-of-Fame 1st baseman (Detroit Tiger) was born in the year 1911.   

Jan 03   In the year 1911 birth of john Sturges, US, director (Old Man & Sea, Magnificent 7)   

Jan 05   Jean-Pierre Aumont, French actor (d. 2001) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Jean-Pierre Aumont, Paris France, actor (Cat & Mouse, Happy Hooker) (d. 2001) was born in the year 1911.   

Jan 06   In the year 1911 birth of eduardo Frei Montalva, president of Chile (1964-70)   

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of joey Adams, Bkln NY, comedian/actor/columnist (ABC's Back That Fact)   

Jan 06   In the year 1911 birth of nikolai Afanasyevich Kryuchkov, actor (Telegram, Town People)   

Jan 03   Alexandros Papadiamantis, Greek author (b. 1851) died on this day in history.   

Jan 09   Edwin Arthur Jones, composer, dies at 57 on this day in history.   

Jan 15   On this day in history wilhelm Berger, composer, dies at 49   

Jan 17   On this day in history francis Galton, English scholar, dies at 88   

Jan 24   In the year 1911 carl Eilhardt, composer, dies at 67   

Jan 26   In the year 1911 charles Wentworth Dilke, English undersecretary of State, dies at 67   

Feb 04   Peter A "Piet" Cronje, South Africa Boer general, dies at about 75 on this day in history.   

Feb 05   Petrus A Cronjé, Transvaal Boer general, dies on this day in history.