Births on April 1

Lon Chaney

Born on April 1, 1883

Lon Chaney, American actor, director, and screenwriter (d. 1930)

Leonidas Frank "Lon" Chaney (April 1, 1883 – August 26, 1930) was an American actor, director, screenwriter and makeup artist. He is regarded as one of the most versatile and powerful actors of cinema, renowned for his characterizations of tortured, often grotesque and afflicted characters, and his groundbreaking artistry with makeup. Chaney was known for his starring roles in such silent horror films as The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). His ability to transform himself using makeup techniques he developed earned him the nickname "The Man of a Thousand Faces".

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Events on 1883

16 Jan

United States Civil Service Commission
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil Service, is passed.
20 May

1883 eruption of Krakatoa
Krakatoa begins to erupt; the volcano explodes three months later, killing more than 36,000 people.
17 Aug

National Anthem of the Dominican Republic
The first public performance of the Dominican Republic's national anthem, Himno Nacional.
20 Oct

Treaty of Ancón
Peru and Chile sign the Treaty of Ancón, by which the Tarapacá province is ceded to the latter, bringing an end to Peru's involvement in the War of the Pacific.
3 Nov

Black Bart (outlaw)
American Old West: Self-described "Black Bart the poet" gets away with his last stagecoach robbery, but leaves a clue that eventually leads to his capture.

Births on April 1

Lon Chaney

Born on April 1, 1883

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Events on 1883

United States Civil Service Commission

1883 eruption of Krakatoa

National Anthem of the Dominican Republic

Treaty of Ancón

Black Bart (outlaw)