What Happened on October 20, 1906

Historical Events

  • Dr Lee DeForest demonstrates his electrical vacuum tube (radio tube)

Famous Deaths

  • William "Buck" Ewing, American Baseball HOF catcher (NL home run leader 1883 NY Giants; Cincinnati Reds) and manager (NY Giants, Cincinnati Reds), dies of diabetes at 67
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About October 20, 1906

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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