Births on July 4

Gertrude Lawrence

Born on July 4, 1898

Gertrude Lawrence, British actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1952)

Gertrude Lawrence (4 July 1898 – 6 September 1952) was an English actress, singer, dancer and musical comedy performer known for her stage appearances in the West End of London and on Broadway in New York.

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Events on 1898

20 Apr

Spanish-American War
President William McKinley signed a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of War against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.
10 Jun

United States Marine Corps
Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.
1 Jul

Battle of San Juan Hill
Spanish-American War: The Battle of San Juan Hill is fought in Santiago de Cuba.
3 Jul

Battle of Santiago de Cuba
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
13 Sep

Photographic film
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.

Births on July 4

Gertrude Lawrence

Born on July 4, 1898

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Events on 1898

Spanish-American War

United States Marine Corps

Battle of San Juan Hill

Battle of Santiago de Cuba

Photographic film