Buster Keaton was born on 4 October 1895 in Piqua. An American actor, comedian and director, Keaton was one of the greatest stars of silent film, nicknamed the Great Stone Face for his deadpan expression. A veteran of vaudeville from early childhood, he starred in and directed films such as Sherlock Jr., The General and Steamboat Bill, Jr., which combined inventive gags with daring stunts that he performed himself. His career declined with the arrival of sound and the loss of his creative independence at MGM, and struggles with alcohol. He later made a comeback in cameo roles, television and the film Limelight, and received an honorary Academy Award.
Before and after
- 8 July 1895Birth of Igor Tamm
- 12 July 1895Birth of Buckminster Fuller
- 5 August 1895Death of Friedrich Engels
- 28 September 1895Death of Louis Pasteur
- 4 October 1895Birth of Buster Keaton
- 8 October 1895Birth of Juan Perón
- 8 November 1895Roentgen discovers X-rays
- 15 November 1895Founding of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
- 14 December 1895Birth of George VI
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- 7 April 1837Publication of The Little Mermaid
- 21 February 1848Publication of The Communist Manifesto
- 18 September 1851Founding of The New York Times
- c. 1860sImpressionism
- 19 March 1882Construction of Basilica and Expiatory Church of the Holy Family
The era
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