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What Happened on August 6, 1884

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur Fields [Abraham Finkelstein], American singer-songwriter ("Aba Daba Honeymoon"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1953)

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Spear Hudson, English businessman, dies at 71
Died in 1884 1884 Highlights

About August 6, 1884

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo