What Happened on October 6, 1887

Famous Birthdays

  • George Brown, English cricket wicketkeeper/batsman (7 Tests; Hampshire), born in Cowley, Oxford, England (d. 1964)

Le Corbusier (1887-1965)

Swiss French architect, city planner and artist (Urbanisme), born in La Chaux-de-Fonds

  • Maria Jeritza [Marie Jedličková], Czech soprano known as the Moravian Thunderbolt (Vienna Opera, 1912-34, 1953-56; Metropolitan Opera, 1921-32, 1951), born in Brno, Moravia, Austrian Empire (d. 1982) &)
  • Martin Luis Guzman, Mexican novelist (Eagle & the Serpent), born in Chihuahua, Mexico (d. 1976)

About October 6, 1887

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra