Births on May 21

Horace Heidt

Born on May 21, 1901

Horace Heidt, American pianist, bandleader, and radio host (d. 1986)

Horace Heidt (May 21, 1901 – December 1, 1986) was an American pianist, big band leader, and radio and television personality. His band, Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights, toured vaudeville and performed on radio and television during the 1930s and 1940s.

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Events on 1901

15 Feb

Alianza Lima
The association football club Alianza Lima is founded in Lima, Peru, under the name Sport Alianza.
25 Feb

U.S. Steel
J. P. Morgan incorporates the United States Steel Corporation.
11 Jun

Cook Islands
The boundaries of the Colony of New Zealand are extended by the UK to include the Cook Islands.
14 Sep

Assassination of William McKinley
U.S. President William McKinley dies after an assassination attempt on September 6, and is succeeded by Vice President Theodore Roosevelt.
12 Oct

White House
President Theodore Roosevelt officially renames the "Executive Mansion" to the White House.

Births on May 21

Horace Heidt

Born on May 21, 1901

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Events on 1901

Alianza Lima

U.S. Steel

Cook Islands

Assassination of William McKinley

White House