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

Jun 01   1st US group insurance policy written, Passaic, NJ in the year 1911.   

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 in the year 1911.   

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

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

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   On this day in history arthur Vick, vice chancelor (Queens University, Belfast)   

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

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

Jun 07   On this day in history franz Reizenstein, composer   

Jun 08   Belgium govt of Schollaert falls on this day in history.   

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   C P "Chilla" Christ, cricketer (Qld spinner late 30's) on this day in history.   

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

Jun 11   On this day in history russ Hodges, Dayton Tn, sportscaster (Wednesday Night Fights)   

Jun 11   On this day in history tigers trailing White Sox 13-1 come back to win 16-15   

Jun 12   On this day in history milovan Djilas, Yugoslavia, writer/politician (New Class)   

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   Tabulating Computing Recording Corporation (IBM) is incorporated in the year 1911.   

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   In the year 1911 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) in the year 1911.   

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   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   John Sturges, US, director (Old Man & Sea, Magnificent 7) was born in the year 1911.   

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

Jan 05   In the year 1911 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   Joey Adams, Bkln NY, comedian/actor/columnist (ABC's Back That Fact) was born on this day in history.   

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 in the year 1911.   

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

Jan 26   On this day in history charles Wentworth Dilke, English undersecretary of State, dies at 67   

Feb 04   In the year 1911 peter A "Piet" Cronje, South Africa Boer general, dies at about 75   

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