What Happened on April 11, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • Alberto E Ginastera, Argentine composer (Panambi), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1983)
  • Dan Fortmann, American College/Pro Football HOF guard (3 × NFL C'ship 1940, 41, 43 Chicago Bears; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 3 × Pro Bowl), born in Pearl River, New York (d. 1995)
  • Howard W. Koch, American producer and director (Frankenstein, Airplane II), born in New York City (d. 2001)

Famous Deaths

  • Richard Harding Davis, American journalist and author (Soldiers of Fortune, The King's Jackal), dies of a heart attack at 52
Died in 1916 1916 Highlights

About April 11, 1916

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aries