What Happened on August 11, 1925

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl Rowan, American syndicated journalist (Chicago Sun-Times, Washington bureau), and diplomat, born in Ravenscroft, Tennessee (d. 2000)
  • Floyd Curry, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Stanley Cup 1953, 56-58; Montreal Canadiens), born in Chapleau, Ontario (d. 2006)
  • Robert Linn, American classical composer and educator, born in San Francisco (d. 1999)

Famous Weddings

James Chadwick

British physicist James Chadwick (33) weds Aileen Stewart-Brown in Liverpool, England

Died in 1925 1925 Highlights

About August 11, 1925

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Leo