Page 6: Historical Events In 1923

Apr 07   1st brain tumor operation under local anesthetic performed (Beth Israel Hospital in NYC) by Dr K Winfield Ney.   

Apr 08   Edward Mulhare, Cork Ireland, actor (Daniel Gregg-Ghost and Mrs Muir).   

Apr 09   Bruno Kiefer, composer.   

Apr 09   Mauritius H Binger, director/producer (Living Ladder), dies.   

Apr 09   Sean O'Casey's "Shadow of a Gunman," premieres in Dublin.   

Apr 10   Floyd M Simmons, actor/decathlete (Olympic-bronze-1948, 52).   

Apr 10   In this year, Hitler formally claims "hatred and more hatred" in Berlin   

Apr 12   Maria Callas, Italian opera singer is born   

Apr 13   In this year, Army claims 1st college three-weapon fencing championships   

Apr 13   In this year, Army claims the inaugural college three-weapon fencing championships.   

Apr 14   Etienne Oehmichen sets helicopter distance record of 358 meters   

Apr 14   William Darling, journalist.   

Apr 15   1st sound on film public performance shown at Rialto Theater (NYC).   

Apr 15   Douglas Wass, CEO (Equity and Law Life Assurance Company).   

Apr 15   inaugural sound on film public performance shown at Rialto Theater (NYC)   

Apr 15   Insulin is recorded as becoming generally available for diabetics   

Apr 17   Longest NL opening game, Phillies and Dodgers tie 5-5 in 14.   

Apr 18   74000 (62281 paid) on hand for opening of Yankee Stadium.   

Apr 18   Baroness Platt of Writtle, British CEO (Equal Opportunities Comm).   

Apr 18   Poland annexes Central Lithuania   

Apr 18   Yankee Stadium opened in the Bronx, NY   

Apr 19   27th Boston Marathon won by Clarence DeMar of Mass in 2:23:37.4   

Apr 19   Thomas Paine Westendorf, composer, dies at 75.   

Apr 20   Tito Puente, Puerto Rico, bandleader (Dance Mania)   

Apr 21   Andrea Domburg, Dutch actress, (Theo d'Or Prize, Keetje Tippel).   

Apr 22   Betty Page, Kingsport Tn, playmate (Jan, 1955)/model (Dark Angel).   

Apr 23   Inauguration ceremonies take place of Gdynia as a temporary military port and fishers' shelter.   

Apr 24   General harbor strike begins in NYC.   

Apr 25   Aafje J R Bouber, [Blom], actress (Traveller Without Baggage).   

Apr 25   inaugural Anzac Day Dawn Service held on Mt Clarence, overlooking King Georges Sound, Albany, Western Australia.   

Apr 26   English prince Albert (George VI) marries lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon   

Apr 27   Mussolini govt italian place in South Tirol/Alto Adige.   

Apr 28   Adele Mara, Dearborn Mich, actress/singer (Cool Million, Wheels)   

Apr 28   Wembley Stadium opens-Bolton Wanderers vs West Ham United (FA Cup).   

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Jan 01   Chalmers goodlin: Us test pilot (xs-1)   

Jan 01   Milton jackson: Us, vibraphonist (milt of bags)   

Jan 01   Daniel gorenstein: American mathematician    

Jan 03   Dragutin gostuski: Composer   

Jan 03   Jaroslav hasek: Czech writer (good soldier schweyk)   

Jan 03   Charles tingwell: Australian actor   

Jan 04   Flavio testi: Composer   

Jan 05   Robert l bernstein: Nyc, publisher (random house)   

Jan 02   Sam carter: Black resident of rosewood florida, lynched by kkk   

Jan 03   Jaroslav hasek: Czech writer (good soldier schweyk),   

Jan 09   Katherine mansfield: Nz/british writer (dove's nest),    

Jan 11   Constantine i: King of greece (1913-17, 20-22),    

Jan 14   Zübeyde hanım: Mother of mustafa kemal atatürk (b. 1857)   

Jan 18   Wallace reid: Actor (birth of a nation),   

Jan 23   Max nordau: Austrian author, philosopher, and zionist leader (b. 1849)   

Feb 06   Edward e barnard: Us astronomer (5th moon jupiter),