Historical Events
- US troops leave Haiti, which had been occupied since 1915
Famous Birthdays
- Billy Boston, Welsh rugby league footballer
- John Storey Bonington, UK, mountain climber (Annapurna I in 1970)
- Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob, UK, sci-fi author (Chthon, Phthor)
Famous Deaths
- Hermann Glauert, British aerodynamicist, dies at 41
1934 Highlights
About August 6, 1934
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo