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John William Sterling
John William Sterling (May 12, 1844 – July 5, 1918) was a founding partner of Shearman & Sterling LLP and major benefactor to Yale University.
Early life and career.
John William Sterling was born in Stratford, Connecticut, the son of Catherine Tomlinson (Plant) and John William Sterling. He graduated from Yale University with a B.A. in 1864 and was a member of Skull and Bones and president of Brothers in Unity during his senior year. He graduated from Columbia Law School as
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- 21 Sep – Ross S. Sterling
- 28 Sep – Pierre Laval & Aristide Briand
- 5 Oct – Primo Carnera
- 12 Oct – Baron Kijuro Shidehara
- 19 Oct – William Green
- 26 Oct – Chiang Kai-shek & Mme. Chiang
- 2 Nov – Eugene O'Neill
- 9 Nov – Rosa Ponselle
- 16 Nov – Dino Grandi
- 23 Nov – Barry Wood
- 30 Nov – Walter Runciman
- 7 Dec – John Nance Garner