What Happened on April 15, 1911

Historical Events

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

Johnson's Strike Out 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)

Famous Deaths

  • Georg Knorr, German engineer (brake system trains), dies at 51
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights

About April 15, 1911

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 113 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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