What Happened This Year 1911

Born in 1911

Burne Hogarth

Cartoonist and author of Tarzan comics
Born
1911 115 years ago
Died
January 28th, 1996 30 years ago — 85 years old

A prominent cartoonist and illustrator, contributed significantly to the comic book industry. Best recognized for the dynamic artwork in the 'Tarzan' comic strip, which showcased exceptional draftsmanship and an understanding of human anatomy. Authored several instructional art books, providing guidance on figure drawing and cartooning. Served as a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts, shaping the skills of future artists.

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Mary Hayley Bell

English actress and playwright
Born
1911 115 years ago
Died
December 1st, 2005 20 years ago — 94 years old

An actress and playwright, made significant contributions to the arts through performances and writing. Achieved recognition for the play 'Whistle Down the Wind,' which explored themes of faith and innocence. Also appeared in the film adaptation of the play. Worked extensively in theater and became an influential figure in British drama.

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Klára Dán von Neumann

Computer scientist and programmer
Born
1911 115 years ago
Died
November 10th, 1963 62 years ago — 52 years old

Contributed to the development of early computing technologies in the mid-20th century. Played a key role in programming the ENIAC, one of the first electronic general-purpose computers. Worked at the Institute for Advanced Study where significant theoretical advancements in computer science occurred. Involved in the establishment of computer programming as a discipline and contributed to various machine designs and programming languages.

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