What Happened on April 11, 1921

Historical Events

  • Iowa imposes 1st state cigarette tax
  • KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania broadcasts 1st radio sporting event, a boxing match between lightweights Johnny Ray and Johnny Dundee
  • The Emirate of Transjordan created
  • Turkestan ASSR forms in Russian SFSR

Famous Birthdays

  • Jeff Stollmeyer, West Indian cricket batsman (32 Tests 4 x 100, HS 160; Trinidad & Tobago) and executive (President WI Board of Control 1974-81), born in Santa Cruz, Trinidad (d. 1989)
  • Jim Hearn, American baseball pitcher (World Series 1954 NY Giants; MLB All Star 1952), born in Atlanta, Georgia (d. 1998)
  • Martin Buckmaster, 3rd Viscount Buckmaster, British barrister and diplomat, born in Paddington, London, England (d. 2007)

Famous Deaths

  • Augusta Victoria, Queen of Prussia, wife of Emperor Wilhelm II, dies at 62
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights

About April 11, 1921

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 103 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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