What Happened on August 6, 1916

Famous Birthdays

  • Dom Mintoff, Maltese Prime Minister (1955-58, 1971-84), born in Bormla, Malta (d. 2012)
  • E. Michael Burke, sports executive (President New York Yankees, New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden), born in Enfield, Connecticut (d. 1987)
  • Richard Sharples, British politician, assassinated while Governor of Bermuda (1972-73), born in England (d. 1973)

About August 6, 1916

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Leo