Famous Birthdays
- Ninette de Valois [Edris Stannus], British ballerina (Royal Ballet), born in Blessington, Ireland (d. 2001)
- Walter Abel, American actor (Fury, Suspicion, Dream Girl), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 1987)
Famous Deaths
- Constant A Serrure, Flemish historian, dies at 62
Died in 1898 1898 Highlights
About June 6, 1898
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini