What Happened on September 13, 1906

Historical Events

  • 1st airplane flight in Europe, Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont test flies his hybrid 14-bis plane (attached to a hydrogen balloon for take-off), at Bagatelle, France

Famous Deaths

  • Georges Jacobi, German violinist, composer (The Black Crook), and conductor (Alhambra Theatre, London, 1872-98), dies at 66
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About September 13, 1906

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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