What Happened on April 6, 1919

Historical Events

  • Bavaria proclaims itself a soviet republic

General Strike

Mahatma Gandhi organizes a general strike in India to protest the Rowlatt Acts, which allowed political cases to be tried without juries and internment without trial

Famous Birthdays

  • Paula Kelly, American big band singer (The Modernaires), born in Grove City, Pennsylvania, (d. 1992) [1]

Famous Deaths

  • Stefan Surzynski, Polish conductor and composer, dies at 63
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights

About April 6, 1919

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 105 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aries