Historical Events
- Aluminum capstone set atop Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., making it the tallest human-built structure in the world (overtaking Cologne Cathedral)
Famous Birthdays
- Rose Schneiderman, American socialist, feminist, trade union leader and secretary of labor for New York State (1937-44), born in Sawin, Poland (d. 1972)
About December 6, 1884
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
