Births on November 11

Sam Spiegel

Born on November 11, 1901

Sam Spiegel, American film producer (d. 1985)

Samuel P. Spiegel (November 11, 1901 – December 31, 1985) was an American independent film producer born in the Galician area of Austria-Hungary. Financially responsible for some of the most critically acclaimed motion pictures of the 20th century, Spiegel produced films that won the Academy Award for Best Picture three times, a Hollywood first for a sole independent producer.

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Events on 1901

1 Jan

Federation of Australia
The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia; Edmund Barton is appointed the first Prime Minister.
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.
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 November 11

Sam Spiegel

Born on November 11, 1901

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Events on 1901

Federation of Australia

Alianza Lima

U.S. Steel

Assassination of William McKinley

White House