Misc: In 1610 Henry Hudson sailed into Hudson Bay, but where did he think he was?

Questions

In 1908 First New York to ---------- auto race (via Alaska and Siberia) begins. George Schuster wins after 88 days behind the wheel.?

In 1915 Lorne---------- , actor (Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica), born.?

In 1915 Cornerstone laid for ---------- Memorial in Washington, DC.?

In 1924 Gershwin's "---------- " premieres in Carnegie Hall.?

In 1946 Maud ---------- (in Sweden), born.?