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

3. Birth. Tony Bennett, American singer (d.2023)

6. American Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to swim the English Channel, from France to England.

10. Birth. Marie-Claire Alain, French organist (d.2013)

13. Birth. Fidel Castro, Cuban revolutionary and politician (d.2016)

21. Death. Ugyen Wangchuck, King of Bhutan (b.1861)