Famous Birthdays
Helen Wills Moody (1905-1998)
American tennis player (19 Grand Slam titles), born in Centerville California
Famous Deaths
- Ferdinand von Richthofen, German geographer and explorer, dies at 72
1905 Highlights
About October 6, 1905
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra