1995 Death James Herriot, Scottish author (All Creatures Great and Small), dies at 78 1932 Event French government of Herriot falls 1932 Event Edouard Herriot becomes premier of France 1926 Event 2nd French government of Herriot, forms 1925 Event Paul Painleve follows Edouard Herriot on as French premier 1916 Birthday James Alfred Wight Herriot, veterinarian/novelist 1916 Birthday James Herriot, born in Scotland, writer, All Creatures Great and Small 1586 Event Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England, from Colombia
