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What Happened on July 5, 1911

Famous Birthdays

Georges Pompidou (1911-1974)

French President (1969-74) and Prime Minister (1962-68), born in Paris, France

Famous Weddings

Lucy Maud Montgomery

"Anne of Green Gables" author Lucy Maud Montgomery (36) weds Ewen MacDonald in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Famous Deaths

  • George J Stoney, Irish physicist, dies at 85
  • Maria Pia of Savoy, Queen of Portugal (1862-89), dies at 63
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About July 5, 1911

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 113 years and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer