Famous Birthdays
- Knudåge Riisager, Danish composer, and music director (Royal Danish Academy of Music, 1956-67), born in Kunda, Estonia (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, British clergyman and writer (Dictionary of Phrase & Fable), dies at 86
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About March 6, 1897
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces