Births on September 6

Macpherson Robertson

Born on September 6, 1859

Macpherson Robertson, Australian businessman and philanthropist, founded MacRobertson's (d. 1945)

Sir Macpherson Robertson KBE (6 September 1859 – 20 August 1945) was an Australian philanthropist, entrepreneur and founder of chocolate and confectionery company MacRobertson's.

He was also known for bringing the United States inventions of chewing gum and cotton candy (known in Australia as fairy floss) to Australia.

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Events on 1859

31 May

Big Ben
The clock tower at the Houses of Parliament, which houses Big Ben, starts keeping time.
30 Jun

Niagara Falls
French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope.
8 Jul

Union between Sweden and Norway
King Charles XV & IV accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway.
16 Oct

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
John Brown leads a raid on Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.
24 Nov

On the Origin of Species
Charles Darwin publishes On the Origin of Species.

Births on September 6

Macpherson Robertson

Born on September 6, 1859

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Events on 1859

Big Ben

Niagara Falls

Union between Sweden and Norway

John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry

On the Origin of Species