Famous Birthdays
- Edward Ballantine, American composer and music professor, born in Oberlin, Ohio (d. 1971)
Inez Milholland (1886-1916)
American suffragist (National Woman's Party), labor lawyer and socialist, born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Wilhelm Scherer, German literature historian, dies at 45
Died in 1886 1886 Highlights
About August 6, 1886
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 9 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
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