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What Happened on November 6, 1919

Historical Events

  • 1st Dutch radio program: Soirée Musicale with "Turf in you(r) ransel" is broadcast

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Lissette, New Zealand cricket spin bowler (2 Tests, 3 wickets; Auckland, Northern Districts), born in Morrinsville, New Zealand (d. 1973)
  • Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen, Portuguese poet and children's author (The Sea Girl), born in Oporto, Portugal (d. 2004)

Famous Weddings

Rudolph Valentino

"The Sheik" actor Rudolph Valentino (24) weds actress Jean Acker (26)

Died in 1919 1919 Highlights

About November 6, 1919

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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