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1905 - Birth of James Burnham philosopher (Coming Defeat of Communism).

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1906 - Birth of Lee Patrick New York City, actress (Henrietta-Topper, Maltese Falcon).

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1906 - International Radio Telecommunications Com adopts "SOS" as new call for help.

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1910 - Arthur Knight patents steel shaft golf clubs.

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1910 - Birth of Mary Jackson Milford Michigan, actress (Emily-Waltons).

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1912 - Birth of Doris Duke New York City, multi-millionaire (American Tobacco heiress).

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1913 - Birth of Benjamin Britten Lowestoft Suffolk England, composer (Beggar's Opera).

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1914 - In Batavia, New York, falling meteorites damage a farm.

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1917 - National Hockey League (NHL) founded with Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, TorontArenas, Ottawa Senators and Quebec Bulldogs.

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1917 - National Hockey Association disbands.

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