What Happened on November 6, 1906

Historical Events

Hughes Defeats Hearst

Charles Evans Hughes (R) elected NY Governor beating William Randolph Hearst

  • Chinese Government ministries are reorganized as part of the movement towards constitutional government; but in fact the Manchu princes retain control and there is little gain for the Chinese people

Famous Birthdays

  • Francis Lederer, Czech actor (Diary of a Chambermaid), born in Prague, Czechoslovakia (d. 2000)
  • James D. Norris, American sports businessman (Chicago Black Hawks), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1966)

About November 6, 1906

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio