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What Happened on September 6, 1923

Historical Events

Wilhelmina's Silver Jubilee

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands celebrates her silver jubilee

Famous Birthdays

  • Peter II Karadjordjevic, last King of Yugoslavia (1934-45), born in Belgrade, Serbia (d. 1970)
  • William Kraft, American timpanist, percussionist (Los Angeles Percussion Ensemble), conductor, and composer (The Demise of Suriyodhaya; Avalanche), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2022)

About September 6, 1923

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 10 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

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