1952 Birthday Ashley Putnam, born in New York City, soprano, New York City Opera 1978 1937 Death Amelia Earhart Putnam, Dutch pilot/1st female to fly Atlantic, dies at 40 1930 Death George Haven Putnam, American Soldier 1926 Birthday Hilary Putnam, American Philosopher 1920 Event Actress Edna Lewis Thomas debuts at Putnam Theatre Brooklyn 1917 Birthday William Putnam Bundy, London, editor, Lvaggerier and Vagaries 1844 Birthday George Haven Putnam, American Soldier 1808 Birthday Catharinus Putnam Buckingham, Brigadier General Union volunteers 1785 Death Frederick Philipse 3, land owner (Bronx, Westch and Putnam), dies at 65 1720 Birthday Frederick Philipse III, New York City, land owner, Bronx, Westchester and Putnam
