What Happened on August 6, 1934

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)
Born in 1934

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