Literator Nguyen Huy Tuong

Events in 1912 and 6-5

Events in the world in the birth year of Nguyen Huy Tuong

• The "unsinkable" oceanliner Titanic sinks on maiden voyage after colliding with an iceberg; over 1,500 drown (April 15).
• Balkan Wars begin, resulting from territorial disputes: Turkey defeated by alliance of Bulgaria, Serbia, Greece, and Montenegro (Oct.).

Birthday Nguyen Huy Tuong (6-5) in history

• Day 6-5 year 1882: Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act over President Chester A. Arthur's veto.
• Day 6-5 year 1889: The Universal Exposition opened in Paris, marking the completion and dedication of the Eiffel Tower.
• Day 6-5 year 1937: The German airship Hindenburg blew up and burst into flames at Lakehurst, N.J.
• Day 6-5 year 1941: Dictator Joseph Stalin became the premier of Russia.
• Day 6-5 year 1954: British athlete Roger Bannister became the first person to run a mile in under four minutes (3:59:4).
• Day 6-5 year 1994: The Chunnel between England and France officially opened.
• Day 6-5 year 1999: Scotland elected its first separate parliament in three centuries.