Historical Events
Event of Interest
Filipino nationalist Jose Rizal is arrested en route to Cuba via Spain and imprisoned in Barcelona
Jose Rizal
Famous Birthdays
- Frutuoso de Lima Viana, Brazilian pianist and composer, born in Itajubá, Brazil (d. 1976)
- Otto Siegl, Austrian composer, born in Graz (d. 1978)
1896 Highlights
About October 6, 1896
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
