Stan Freberg, American puppeteer, voice actor, and singer (d. 2015)
Stan Freberg (born Stanley Friberg; August 7, 1926 – April 7, 2015) was an American actor, author, comedian, musician, radio personality, puppeteer and advertising creative director.
His best-known works include "St. George and the Dragonet", Stan Freberg Presents the United States of America, his role on the television series Time for Beany, multiple characters in the Looney Tunes such as Pete Puma and Bertie, and a number of classic television commercials.
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Robert H. Goddard
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1926 United Kingdom general strike
The United Kingdom general strike begins. - 18May
Aimee Semple McPherson
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League of Nations
Brazil leaves the League of Nations - 20Aug
NHK
Japan's public broadcasting company, Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai (NHK) is established.