1910 1912

What Happened This Year 1911

All Events 64 Births 354 Deaths 74

Born in 1911

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.

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.

Vello Kaaristo

Estonian skier and Olympian

Born

1911 115 years ago

Died

August 14th, 1965 60 years ago — 54 years old

Competed in cross-country skiing and represented Estonia in international events. Participated in the Winter Olympics held in 1936 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Made significant contributions to the sport in Estonia, promoting skiing as a competitive activity. Kaaristo continued to support skiing in Estonia after his competitive career.