Births on January 6

David Fleay

Born on January 6, 1907

David Fleay, Australian ornithologist and zoologist (d. 1993)

David Howells Fleay (; 6 January 1907 – 7 August 1993) was an Australian scientist and naturalist who pioneered the captive breeding of endangered species, and was the first person to breed the platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) in captivity.He died on 7 August 1993 aged 86.

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Events on 1907

23 May

Parliament of Finland
The unicameral Parliament of Finland gathers for its first plenary session.
22 Jun

Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway
The London Underground's Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway opens.
7 Sep

RMS Lusitania
Cunard Line's RMS Lusitania sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
16 Nov

RMS Mauretania (1906)
Cunard Line's RMS Mauretania, sister ship of RMS Lusitania, sets sail on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, England, to New York City.
31 Dec

Times Square
The first New Year's Eve celebration is held in Times Square (then known as Longacre Square) in Manhattan.

Births on January 6

David Fleay

Born on January 6, 1907

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Events on 1907

Parliament of Finland

Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway

RMS Lusitania

RMS Mauretania (1906)

Times Square