What Happened on June 23, 1910

Famous Birthdays

  • Gordon B. Hinckley, American religious leader, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1995-2008), born in Salt Lake City, Utah (d. 2008)

Jean Anouilh (1910-1987)

French dramatist (Antigone, The Lark), born in Bordeaux, France

  • Lawson Little, American golfer (US Open 1940), born in Newport, Rhode Island (d. 1968)
  • Milt Hinton, American jazz bassist (Cab Calloway) and session musician, born in Vicksburg, Mississippi (d. 2000)

Famous Deaths

  • John McGraw, 2nd Governor of Washington (1893-97), dies at 59
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights

About June 23, 1910

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 10 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer