1974 Death M A Asturias, writer, dies 1968 Birthday Felipe de Borbon, Prince of Asturias, heir to Spanish throne 1912 Event Spanish steamer "Principe de Asturias" sinks NE of Spain, 500 die 1899 Birthday Miguel Asturias, Guatemala, poet/diplomat, Hombres de Maiz, Nobel 67 910 Death Alfonso III de Great, king of Asturias, dies
