Births on April 6

Jeanne Hébuterne

Born on April 6, 1898

Jeanne Hébuterne, French painter and author (d. 1920)

Jeanne Hébuterne (French pronunciation: [ʒan ebytɛʁn]; 6 April 1898 – 25 January 1920) was a French painter and art model best known as the frequent subject and common-law wife of the artist Amedeo Modigliani. She took her own life the day after Modigliani died, and is now buried beside him.

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Events on 1898

20 Apr

Spanish-American War
President William McKinley signed a joint resolution to Congress for declaration of War against Spain, beginning the Spanish-American War.
10 Jun

United States Marine Corps
Spanish-American War: U.S. Marines land on the island of Cuba.
3 Jul

Battle of Santiago de Cuba
A Spanish squadron, led by Pascual Cervera y Topete, is defeated by an American squadron under William T. Sampson in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
23 Aug

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration
The Southern Cross Expedition, the first British venture of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, departs from London.
13 Sep

Photographic film
Hannibal Goodwin patents celluloid photographic film.

Births on April 6

Jeanne Hébuterne

Born on April 6, 1898

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Events on 1898

Spanish-American War

United States Marine Corps

Battle of Santiago de Cuba

Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration

Photographic film