What Happened on June 6, 1816

Historical Events

Eruption of Mount Tambora

10" of snowfall in New England, part of a "year without a summer" which followed the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia

Famous Deaths

  • Christiane Vulpius, German lover then wife of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, dies at 51
Died in 1816 1816 Highlights

About June 6, 1816

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 207 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Gemini