What Happened on July 4, 1911

Historical Events

  • 105°F (41°C) at Vernon, Vermont (state record)
  • 106°F (41°C) at Nashua, New Hampshire (state record)

Baseball Record

Chicago White Sox pitcher Ed Walsh halts Ty Cobb's 40-game hitting streak as Cobb goes 0 for 4 in a 7-3 win over Detroit Tigers at Bennett Park

Famous Birthdays

  • Bikram Singh, Indian Army Lt. General (Kashmir), born in British India (d. 1963)
  • Mitch Miller, American oboist and recording producer (Sing Along with Mitch), born in Rochester, New York (d. 2010)

About July 4, 1911

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer