Historical Events
Sonatine
1st performance of Maurice Ravel's "Sonatine" by pianist Paule de Lestang, in Lyon, France
- Baker Street & Waterloo Railway opens, constructed by the Underground Electric Railways Company of London. The contraction Bakerloo became the official name in July 1906.
- Europe's worst mining accident when a coal dust explosion kills 1,060 at Courrieres, France
Famous Deaths
- Eugen Richter, German politician (Liberal), dies at 67
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights
About March 10, 1906
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 1 month and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces