What Happened on April 15, 1911

Historical Events

  • Jack Lawrence Theater (Playhouse) opens at 137 W 48th St NYC

Baseball Record

Walter Johnson pitches a record tying 4 strike outs in an inning

Famous Birthdays

  • Jacob Fresco, Dutch architect (Antilles Brewery/Autonomy Monument), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1990)
Born in 1911

Famous Deaths

  • Georg Knorr, German engineer (brake system trains), dies at 51

About April 15, 1911

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

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