Historical Events In 1911

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

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) in the year 1911.  

May 31   In the year 1911 edward Adamson, art therapist/collector  

May 31   On this day in history r.M.S. Titanic launched.  

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

Jun 01   Gertrude Michael, AL, actress (Cleopatra, Menace, Club Havana) in the year 1911.  

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

Jun 02   Xia Hong, writer on this day in history.  

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   Arthur Vick, vice chancelor (Queens University, Belfast) on this day in history.  

Jun 05   Red Sox Joe Wood strikes out 3 pinch hitters in 9th for 5-4 win in the year 1911.  

Jun 06   On this day in history nicaragua signs treaty turning over customs to US (not ratified)  

Jun 07   Franz Reizenstein, composer on this day in history.  

Jun 08   On this day in history belgium govt of Schollaert falls  

Jun 08   Van Lingle Mungo, SC, pitcher (Dodgers, Giants) on this day in history.  

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   Russ Hodges, Dayton Tn, sportscaster (Wednesday Night Fights) in the year 1911.  

Jun 11   Tigers trailing White Sox 13-1 come back to win 16-15 in the year 1911.  

Jun 12   Milovan Djilas, Yugoslavia, writer/politician (New Class) on this day in history.  

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

Jun 14   Johan Severin Svendsen, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1911.  

Jun 15   In the year 1911 tabulating Computing Recording Corporation (IBM) is incorporated.  

Jun 16   In the year 1911 a 772 gram stony meteorite strikes the earth near Kilbourn, Columbia County, Wisconsin damaging a barn.  

Jun 17   Belgium govt of De Broqueville forms in the year 1911.  

Jun 17   Viktor P Nekrasov, Ukrainian author (Vokopach Stalingrada) on this day in history.  

Jun 18   In the year 1911 franjo Zaver Kuhac, composer, dies at 76  

Jun 20   In the year 1911 gail Patrick, Birmingham Ala, actress (My Man Godfrey, Love Crazy)  

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

Jun 22   In the year 1911 guus Jansen, jazz pianist (Net als Toen)  

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Jan 01   Endre Szervanszky, composer [or Dec 27] was born on this day in history.  

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

Jan 03   On this day in history 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   On this day in history birth of jean-Pierre Aumont, Paris France, actor (Cat & Mouse, Happy Hooker) (d. 2001)  

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

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

Jan 15   Wilhelm Berger, composer, dies at 49 in the year 1911.  

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

Jan 24   Carl Eilhardt, composer, dies at 67 in the year 1911.  

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

Feb 04   On this day in history peter A "Piet" Cronje, South Africa Boer general, dies at about 75  

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