What Happened on October 6, 1919

Historical Events

  • Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk is 2nd man ejected from a Baseball World Series in Game 5 vs Cincinnati Reds; angered when pitchers Eddie Cicotte & Lefty Williams refuse to follow his signals during 5-0 loss
  • Stambuliski becomes premier of Bulgaria

Famous Birthdays

  • Tommy Lawton, English soccer centre-forward (23 caps; Burnley, Everton, Chelsea, Notts County, Brentford, Arsenal), born in Farnworth, England (d. 1996)
Born in 1919

Famous Deaths

  • Ricardo Palma, Peruvian writer and poet (Tradiciones Peruanas), dies at 86
1919 Highlights

About October 6, 1919

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 5 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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