Events from the 1910s — Histories Today

1945 world war ii fuhrerbunker on his 56th birthday adolf hitle 04 20

1911 115 years ago

Erna Flegel, German nurse who was still present in the Führerbunker when it was captured by Soviet troops (died 2006)

Erna Flegel was a German nurse during World War II. In late April 1945 she worked at the emergency casualty station at the Reich Chancellery in Berlin, and was one of the final occ…

Erna Flegel, German nurse who was still present in the Führerbunker when it was captured by Soviet troops (died 2006)

1911 115 years ago

Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993)

Evald Mikson was an Estonian athlete and police officer. A multi-sport athlete, he played basketball and football and was a goalkeeper for the Estonia national football team, winni…

Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993)

1911 115 years ago

Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002)

Robert Lee Steele was an American radio personality. He was a radio host with WTIC Radio in Hartford, Connecticut for more than 66 years, and hosted the morning radio show in South…

Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002)

1911 115 years ago

Pavel Prudnikau, Belarusian poet and author (died 2000)

Pavel Ivanovich Prudnikau was a Belarusian writer. He was a cousin of another Belarusian writer, Ales Prudnikau.

Pavel Prudnikau, Belarusian poet and author (died 2000)

1911 115 years ago

Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton, English geographer and politician, Secretary of State for Air (died 1994)

Edward Arthur Alexander Shackleton, Baron Shackleton was a British geographer, Royal Air Force officer and Labour Party politician.

Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton, English geographer and politician, Secretary of State for Air (died 1994)

1995 ginger rogers american actress singer and dancer born 19 04 25

1911 115 years ago

Ginger Rogers, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 1995)

Ginger Rogers was an American actress, dancer, and singer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her starring role in Kitty Foyle (1940),…

Ginger Rogers, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 1995)

1911 115 years ago

Sonny Tufts, American actor (died 1970)

Bowen Charlton "Sonny" Tufts III was an American stage, film, and television actor. He is best known for the films he made as a contract star at Paramount in the 1940s, including S…

Sonny Tufts, American actor (died 1970)

1911 115 years ago

Lionel Ferbos, American trumpet player (died 2014)

Lionel Charles Ferbos was an American jazz trumpeter. He was from New Orleans, Louisiana.

Lionel Ferbos, American trumpet player (died 2014)

1911 115 years ago

Heinz Lehmann, German-Canadian psychiatrist and academic (died 1999)

Heinz Edgar Lehmann was a German-born Canadian psychiatrist best known for his use of chlorpromazine for the treatment of schizophrenia in 1950s and "truly the father of modern psy…

Heinz Lehmann, German-Canadian psychiatrist and academic (died 1999)

1911 115 years ago

Hume Cronyn, Canadian-American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2003)

Hume Blake Cronyn Jr. was a Canadian-American actor, screenwriter and playwright. He appeared in many stage productions, television and film roles throughout his career, and receiv…

Hume Cronyn, Canadian-American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2003)

1911 115 years ago

Baqa Jilani, Indian cricketer (died 1941)

Mohammad Baqa Khan Jilani was a bowler who represented India in Test cricket.

Baqa Jilani, Indian cricketer (died 1941)

1911 115 years ago

José Zabala-Santos, Filipino author and illustrator (died 1985)

José Zabala-Santos, nicknamed as "Mang Pepe" by hometown neighbors and as "Zabala" by colleagues in the cartooning profession, was a successful cartoonist in the Philippines and wa…

José Zabala-Santos, Filipino author and illustrator (died 1985)

1911 115 years ago

Loda Halama, Polish dancer and actress (died 1996)

Loda Halama was a Polish dancer and actress. She was the Principal dancer of Grand Theatre, Warsaw (1934–1936). She appeared in eleven films between 1927 and 1950.

Loda Halama, Polish dancer and actress (died 1996)

1911 115 years ago

Marshall McLuhan, Canadian author and theorist (died 1980)

Herbert Marshall McLuhan was a Canadian philosopher whose work is among the cornerstones of the study of media theory. Raised in Winnipeg, McLuhan studied at the University of Mani…

Marshall McLuhan, Canadian author and theorist (died 1980)

1911 115 years ago

Umashankar Joshi, Indian author, poet, and scholar (died 1988)

Umashankar Jethalal Joshi was an Indian poet, scholar and writer known for his contributions to Gujarati literature. He wrote most of his works in Gujarati.

Umashankar Joshi, Indian author, poet, and scholar (died 1988)

1911 115 years ago

Rayner Heppenstall, English author and poet (died 1981)

John Rayner Heppenstall was a British novelist, poet, diarist, and a BBC radio producer.

Rayner Heppenstall, English author and poet (died 1981)

1911 115 years ago

Foster Furcolo, American lawyer and politician, 60th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1995)

John Foster Furcolo was an American lawyer, writer, and Democratic Party politician from Massachusetts. He was the state's 60th governor, and also represented the state as a member…

Foster Furcolo, American lawyer and politician, 60th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1995)

1911 115 years ago

Archbishop Iakovos of America (died 2005)

Archbishop Iakovos of North and South America was the primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America from 1959 until his resignation in 1996.

Archbishop Iakovos of America (died 2005)

1911 115 years ago

George Liberace, American violinist (died 1983)

George Liberace was an American musician and television performer.

George Liberace, American violinist (died 1983)

1911 115 years ago

Jackie Ormes, American journalist and cartoonist (died 1985)

Jackie Ormes was an American cartoonist. She is known as the first African-American woman cartoonist and creator of the Torchy Brown comic strip and the Patty-Jo 'n' Ginger panel.

Jackie Ormes, American journalist and cartoonist (died 1985)

1911 115 years ago

Ann Dvorak, American actress (died 1979)

Ann Dvorak was an American stage and film actress.

Ann Dvorak, American actress (died 1979)

1911 115 years ago

Alex McCrindle, Scottish actor and producer (died 1990)

Alex McCrindle was a Scottish actor. He was best known for his role as General Jan Dodonna in Star Wars.

Alex McCrindle, Scottish actor and producer (died 1990)

1969 robert taylor american actor born 1911 06 08

1911 115 years ago

Robert Taylor, American actor and singer (died 1969)

Robert Taylor was an American film and television actor and singer who was one of the most popular leading men of his era.

Robert Taylor, American actor and singer (died 1969)

1989 lucille ball american model actress comedian and produce 04 26

1911 115 years ago

Lucille Ball, American actress, television producer and businesswoman (died 1989)

Lucille Désirée Ball was an American comedian, actress, producer, and studio executive. She was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century …

Lucille Ball, American actress, television producer and businesswoman (died 1989)

The 1910s

Year by year

Erna Flegel, German nurse who was still present in the Führerbunker when it was captured by Soviet troops (died 2006)

Evald Mikson, Estonian footballer (died 1993)

Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002)

Pavel Prudnikau, Belarusian poet and author (died 2000)

Edward Shackleton, Baron Shackleton, English geographer and politician, Secretary of State for Air (died 1994)

Ginger Rogers, American actress, singer, and dancer (died 1995)

Sonny Tufts, American actor (died 1970)

Lionel Ferbos, American trumpet player (died 2014)

Heinz Lehmann, German-Canadian psychiatrist and academic (died 1999)

Hume Cronyn, Canadian-American actor, producer, and screenwriter (died 2003)

Baqa Jilani, Indian cricketer (died 1941)

José Zabala-Santos, Filipino author and illustrator (died 1985)

Loda Halama, Polish dancer and actress (died 1996)

Marshall McLuhan, Canadian author and theorist (died 1980)

Umashankar Joshi, Indian author, poet, and scholar (died 1988)

Rayner Heppenstall, English author and poet (died 1981)

Foster Furcolo, American lawyer and politician, 60th Governor of Massachusetts (died 1995)

Archbishop Iakovos of America (died 2005)

George Liberace, American violinist (died 1983)

Jackie Ormes, American journalist and cartoonist (died 1985)

Ann Dvorak, American actress (died 1979)

Alex McCrindle, Scottish actor and producer (died 1990)

Robert Taylor, American actor and singer (died 1969)

Lucille Ball, American actress, television producer and businesswoman (died 1989)