What Happened on March 6, 1899

Historical Events

Historic Invention

"Aspirin" (acetylsalicylic acid) is patented by Felix Hoffmann at German company Bayer

Famous Birthdays

  • Jay C Flippen, American actor (Jet Pilot, The Killing, Thunder Bay), born in Little Rock, Arkansas (d. 1971)

Famous Deaths

  • Victoria Kaiulani, Hawaiian princess (b. 1875)
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights

About March 6, 1899

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 1 month and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces