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What Happened on November 11, 1901

Historical Events

Jeux d'eau

Maurice Ravel's piano composition "Jeux d'eau" premieres

Famous Birthdays

  • F. Van Wyck Mason, American historian and author (Three Harbours), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1978)
  • Sam Spiegel, American film producer (On the Waterfront, The Bridge on the River Kwai), born in Jarosław, Austrian Poland (d. 1985)

Famous Deaths

  • Antonio Zamara, Austrian harpist, teacher, and composer, dies at 72
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights

About November 11, 1901

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Scorpio