What Happened on September 6, 1901

Historical Events

Assassination of William McKinley

US President William McKinley is shot by Leon Czolgosz, an anarchist, while visiting the Pan-American Exposition in New York

Famous Birthdays

  • John Erik Jonsson, American businessman and Mayor of Dallas, born in New York City (d. 1995)

About September 6, 1901

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

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