Famous Birthdays
Alexander Fleming (1881-1955)
Scottish bacteriologist (invented penicillin; Nobel Prize 1945), born in Lochfield, Scotland
- Leo Carrillo, American actor (American Empire, Cisco Kid), born in Los Angeles, California (d. 1961)
- Louella Parsons, American gossip columnist, born in Freeport, Illinois (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- James Springer White, American theologian (co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church), dies at 60
1881 Highlights
About August 6, 1881
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
