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
- 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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