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