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What Happened on October 11, 1906

Historical Events

  • San Francisco Board of Education orders segregation in separate schools of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean children sparking diplomatic crisis

Walsh's Record Strike Out

White Sox Ed Walsh strikes out then record 12 in a World Series game

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles H Revson, American cosmetic magnate (Revlon), born in Somerville, Massachusetts (d. 1974)
  • Dutch Clark, American Pro/College Football HOF back (Colorado College; 6 × First-team All-Pro; 3 × NFL rushing TD leader & NFL scoring leader; Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions), born in Fowler, Colorado (d. 1978)
  • Katherine Emery, American actress (Maze, Isle of the Dead), born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 1980)

About October 11, 1906

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 9 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

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