What Happened on March 6, 1885

Famous Birthdays

  • (Joseph) Rosario Bourdon, French Canadian-American cellist, violinist, conductor, arranger and musical director (Victor Talking Machine Company, 1905-31; Symphonique de MontrĂ©al, 1935-44), born in Longueuil, Quebec (d. 1961)
  • Ring Lardner, American sports writer (Chicago Examiner, Chicago Tribune; "Pullman Pastimes"-The Sporting News; "You Know Me"; the Boston American), born in Niles, Michigan (d. 1933)

About March 6, 1885

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 139 years, 1 month and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces