Thursday, March 17, 2011

Nannie's Birthday


Happenings in 1911
Births:
  • Ronald Reagan, future U.S President
  • Bill Monroe, Creator of Bluegrass Music
  • Tennessee Williams, American Dramatist
  • Lucille Ball, Actress
  • Ginger Rogers, Actress
  • Roy Rogers, Film Star
  • Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel Music
Events:
  • Philadelphia Athletics beat NY Giants in the World Series.
  • Camp Fire Girls of America is founded.
  • Ray Harroun wins 1st running of Indy 500 at an average speed of 74.59 mph.
  • The average cost of a house was $4,800.

Famous Songs:

  • Down By The Old Mill Stream
  • Oh You Beautiful Doll
  • Let Me Call You Sweetheart
  • Under the Yum Yum Tree
  • By the Light of the Silvery Moon

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