What Happened on December 30, 1906

Historical Events

  • Iran becomes a constitutional monarchy
  • The All-India Muslim League is founded in Dacca, East Bengal, British India Empire, later laid down the foundations of Pakistan

Famous Birthdays

  • Carol Reed, English motion picture director (3rd Man, Oliver!), born in London, England (d. 1976)
  • Johann von Kielmansegg, German general (Commander-in-Chief of NATOs forces), born in Hofgeismar, Germany (d. 2006)

Famous Deaths

  • Angela Burdett-Coutts, English philanthropist extrordinaire and "the richest heiress in England", dies at 92
  • Josephine Butler (née Grey), British feminist and social reformer (campaigned against the slave trade and Contagious Diseases Acts), dies at 78
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About December 30, 1906

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn