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What Happened on April 11, 1906

Famous Birthdays

  • Dalia "Dale" Messick, American cartoonist (Brenda Starr, Reporter), born in South Bend, Indiana (d. 2005)

Famous Deaths

  • Francis Pharcellus Church, American editor and publisher (The New York Sun - "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Claus"), dies at 67

James Anthony Bailey (1847-1906)

American circus ringmaster and showman (Barnum & Bailey), dies at 58


Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About April 11, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries