Famous Birthdays
- Alfred Eisenstaedt, German-American photojournalist (V-J Day in Times Square), born in Dirschau, West Prussia, German Empire (d. 1995)
- Gunnar Myrdal, Swedish sociologist and economist (Nobel 1974), born in Gagnef, Sweden (d. 1987)
- Herman Shumlin, American Broadway producer, director and actor (Watch on the Rhine), born in Atwood, Colorado (d. 1979)
1898 Highlights
About December 6, 1898
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
