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1907Sep, 18

Leon Askin

Leon Askin, Austrian actor (d. 2005)
Leon Askin (German pronunciation: [ˈleːɔn ˈaskin] (listen); born Leon Aschkenasy, September 18, 1907 – June 3, 2005) was an Austrian Jewish actor best known in North America for portraying the character General Burkhalter on the TV situation comedy Hogan's Heroes.

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Events on 1907

  • 23May

    Parliament of Finland

    The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
  • 22Jun

    Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway

    The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.
  • 7Sep

    RMS Lusitania

    Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
  • 16Nov

    RMS Mauretania (1906)

    Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania, sister ship of RMS Lusitania, sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
  • 31Dec

    Times Square

    The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square (then known as Longacre Square) in Manhattan.