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What Happened on June 6, 1923

Historical Events

BBC Radio Sports

Edgar Wallace becomes the first British radio sports journalist reporting on The Derby for the British Broadcasting Company (BBC)

Albert Anastasia Convicted

Gangster Albert Anastasia is convicted of illegal possession of a firearm and sentenced to two years in prison


Famous Birthdays

  • Allan Wicks, British cathedral organist and choral conductor (Canterbury, 1961-88), born in Harden, England (d. 2010)
  • V. C. Andrews, American author (Flowers in the Attic), born in Portsmouth, Virginia (d. 1986)

About June 6, 1923

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 101 years, 1 month and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini