Our look at some of the significant happenings 100 years ago this month.

1. Ahmed Zog ascended to power in Albania, becoming its President, Prime Minister and Marshal of the Royal Albanian Army.

2. Born. Elaine Stritch, actress and singer, in Detroit (d.2014)

8. Born. Jack Lemmon, actor, in Newton, Massachusetts (d.2001)

11. In the English House of Commons, Reginald Applin of the Conservatives asked the Speaker of the House if Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson was in order while addressing the House without wearing a hat. The Speaker ruled that she was and a precedent for women was set.

26. Born. Everton Weekes, cricketer, in St Michael, Barbados (d.2020)