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February
17th |
Native American Indian, Geronimo, died at the age of 80. He was one of the most famous American Indian leaders who led the last remnants of resistance against the United States and died as a prisoner of war. |
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February
24th |
The Hudson Motor Car Company was founded. In its peak it was the third largest car manufacturer in the United States. In 1954, after a merger, it was renamed to American Motors and continued to produce cars under the new brand name until 1987 when it was purchased by the Chrysler Corporation and was discontinued. |
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March
15th |
The Selfridges department store opened in London. It was founded by American entrepreneur Harry Gordon Selfridge and is one of the largest chain of department stores in Britain. |
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April
5th |
American film producer, Albert R. Broccoli, was born in New York. He is best known for his role in the production of the James Bond movie series. |
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April
6th |
The north pole was reached for the first time by an expedition led by American explorer, Robert Edwin Peary. |
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May
1st |
Greek literary figure, Yiannis Ritsos, was born in Monemvasia. He was a candidate for the 1968 Nobel Prize for literature. |
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May
15th |
English actor, James Mason, was born in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. His career spanned almost 50 years of stardom and 2 continents as he was widely active in both American and British filmmaking. |
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July
18th |
Soviet politician, Andrei Gromyko, was born in village of Starie Gromiki. He was one of the most important post-war Soviet politicians who was one of the top negotiators between the United States and the Soviet Union during the cold war era. |
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September
7th |
Film director, Elia Kazan, was born in Istanbul. He was born Elias Kazanjoglou to Greek parents. He attended Yale University and eventually rose to become one of the most celebrated and acclaimed directors of world cinema. |
