Timeline July 1901

Events in July 1901 5

• 1827 – 1901 Johanna Spyri (1827-1901) Died 7 July 1901, aged 74 Spyri was a Swiss author best known for the children's novel Heidi, published in 1880-81, which became one of the best-selling books ever written. She died in Zurich on 7 July 1901. Her work remains a staple of children's literature worldwide.
• 1901 Wimbledon 1901 Men: Arthur Gore · Women: Charlotte Cooper Sterry
• 1901 – 2000 Dame Barbara Cartland (1901-2000) Died 21 May 2000, aged 98 Barbara Cartland was among the most prolific authors in history, publishing more than 700 books, mostly chaste historical romances, and selling hundreds of millions of copies. A flamboyant figure in pink chiffon, she was step-grandmother to Diana, Princess of Wales. In her last years she dictated a new novel every couple of weeks.
• 1901 – 1986 Rudy Vallée (1901-1986) American singer, bandleader and actor, one of the first pop idols of the radio age.
• 1901 Rudy Vallée born in Island Pond Rudy Vallée is born in Island Pond.