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