Famous Birthdays
- Harry Hillman, American athlete (Olympic gold 400m, 200/400m hurdles 1904; silver 400m hurdles 1908), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1945)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick, Prince of the Netherlands and general and large landowner (created Muskau Park), dies at 84
Died in 1881 1881 Highlights
About September 8, 1881
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo