Page 8: Historical Events In 1911

May 29   On this day in history william Schwenck Gilbert, Engl writer (Gilbert & Sullivan), dies at 74   

May 30   1st Indianapolis 500 car race, Ray Harroun wins at 74.59 MPH (120 KPH) on this day in history.   

May 30   On this day in history douglas Fowley, NYC, actor (Grandpa-Pistols 'n' Petticoats)   

May 31   Edward Adamson, art therapist/collector in the year 1911.   

May 31   In the year 1911 r.M.S. Titanic launched.   

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

Jun 01   On this day in history gertrude Michael, AL, actress (Cleopatra, Menace, Club Havana)   

Jun 01   In the year 1911 the first US group insurance policy written, Passaic, NJ   

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   On this day in history austin Andrew Wright, sculptor   

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 in the year 1911.   

Jun 06   Nicaragua signs treaty turning over customs to US (not ratified) on this day in history.   

Jun 07   In the year 1911 franz Reizenstein, composer   

Jun 08   In the year 1911 belgium govt of Schollaert falls   

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

Jun 09   On this day in history carry Amelia Moore Nation, American temperance leader, dies   

Jun 10   In the year 1911 c P "Chilla" Christ, cricketer (Qld spinner late 30's)   

Jun 10   On this day in history queen Wilhelmina opens Rembrandt house in Amsterdam   

Jun 11   Russ Hodges, Dayton Tn, sportscaster (Wednesday Night Fights) on this day in history.   

Jun 11   In the year 1911 tigers trailing White Sox 13-1 come back to win 16-15   

Jun 12   Milovan Djilas, Yugoslavia, writer/politician (New Class) in the year 1911.   

Jun 13   On this day in history albert Cleage, famous African   

Jun 14   Johan Severin Svendsen, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

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   Belgium govt of De Broqueville forms on this day in history.   

Jun 17   On this day in history viktor P Nekrasov, Ukrainian author (Vokopach Stalingrada)   

Jun 18   Franjo Zaver Kuhac, composer, dies at 76 on this day in history.   

Jun 20   Gail Patrick, Birmingham Ala, actress (My Man Godfrey, Love Crazy) on this day in history.   

Jun 20   On this day in history nAACP incorporates (NY)   

Jun 22   Guus Jansen, jazz pianist (Net als Toen) on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   In the year 1911 birth of endre Szervanszky, composer [or Dec 27]   

Jan 01   On this day in history birth of hank Greenberg, Hall-of-Fame 1st baseman (Detroit Tiger)   

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of john Sturges, US, director (Old Man & Sea, Magnificent 7)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of jean-Pierre Aumont, French actor (d. 2001)   

Jan 05   Jean-Pierre Aumont, Paris France, actor (Cat & Mouse, Happy Hooker) (d. 2001) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of nikolai Afanasyevich Kryuchkov, actor (Telegram, Town People)   

Jan 03   On this day in history death of alexandros Papadiamantis, Greek author (b. 1851)   

Jan 09   On this day in history edwin Arthur Jones, composer, dies at 57   

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

Jan 17   In the year 1911 francis Galton, English scholar, dies at 88   

Jan 24   Carl Eilhardt, composer, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

Jan 26   Charles Wentworth Dilke, English undersecretary of State, dies at 67 on this day in history.   

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

Feb 05   In the year 1911 petrus A Cronjé, Transvaal Boer general, dies