What Happened on September 8, 1870

Historical Events

  • Netherlands and Britain sign "Koelietraktaat" an agreement to allow Indian contract workers from Calcutta to work in sugar plantations in Suriname

Famous Birthdays

  • Hermann Hans Wetzler, German-American composer, born in Frankfurt, Germany (d. 1943)

About September 8, 1870

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 153 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Virgo