What Happened on July 1, 1910

Historical Events

  • Chicago's White Sox Park (later Comiskey Park) opens - St Louis Browns beat White Sox, 2-0
  • Union of South Africa becomes a dominion

Famous Birthdays

  • Glen Hardin, American athlete (Olympic gold 1936 400m hurdles), born in Derma, Mississippi (d. 1975)
Born in 1910

Famous Deaths

  • Marius Petipa, French ballet dancer and choreographer (Casse-noisette), dies at 92

About July 1, 1910

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 11 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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