Historical Events
- Pope Pius X condemns 1905 French "Law on the Separation of the Churches and State" which allowed the State authority to control aspects of Catholic orthodoxy and worship (Encyclical "Gravissimo Officii Munere")
Famous Birthdays
- Robert De Kers [Keersmaeker], Belgian jazz trumpeter and bandleaders, born in Antwerp, Belgium (d. 1987)
- Willie Wells, American Baseball HOF shortstop (10 NgL All Star; 2 × Cuban League MVP; Chicago American Giants, Newark Eagles), born in Austin, Texas (d. 1989)
About August 10, 1906
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
