What Happened on February 6, 1919

Historical Events

  • 1st day of 5-day Seattle general strike
  • The first day of the Weimar Republic which, because of its support of the Treaty of Versailles, does not receive proper allegiance from the German nation

Famous Birthdays

  • Lindsay Tuckett, South African cricketer (son of Len, 9 Tests for South Africa 1947-49), born in Durban, South Africa (d. 2016)
  • Louis Heren, English foreign correspondent and writer (China's Three Thousand Years), born in London (d. 1995)

Famous Deaths

  • Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg, German-Dutch sculptor and architect of church interiors, dies at 81
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights

About February 6, 1919

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius