Famous Birthdays
- Janis Ivanovs, Latvian composer, born in Babri, Preiļi, Latvia (d. 1983)
- John Dalrymple, 13th earl of Stair, Lord-Lieutenant of Wigtownshire (1961-83)
- Léopold Sédar Senghor, Senegalese poet and 1st President of Senegal (1960-80), born in Joal-Fadiouth, Senegal (d. 2001)
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Glidden, American inventor (barbed wire) and businessman, dies at 93
1906 Highlights
About October 9, 1906
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
