What Happened on June 6, 1935

Famous Birthdays

  • Bobby Mitchell, American Pro Football Hall of Fame running back (Pro Bowl 1960, 62–64; First-team All-Pro 1962–64; Cleveland Browns, Washington Redskins), born in Hot Springs, Arkansas (d. 2020)
  • Grant Green, American jazz, blues and funk guitarist, and songwriter, born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 1979)
  • Jean Gattegno, French translator and scholar, born in Paris (d. 1994)

Famous Deaths

  • Jacques Urlus, Dutch dramatic tenor (Opera of Leipzig, 1900-14; Tristan und Isolde; Song of the Earth), dies at 68
  • Julian Byng, 1st Viscount Byng of Vimy, British army officer, dies at 72
Died in 1935 1935 Highlights

About June 6, 1935

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Gemini