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What Happened on June 5, 1919

Famous Birthdays

  • Akeo Watanabe, Japanese conductor (Japan Philharmonic, 1956-68 & 1978-83), born in Tokyo, Japan (d. 1990)
  • Richard Scarry, American children's author and illustrator (What Do People Do All Day?), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1994)

About June 5, 1919

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Gemini