Historical Events
- British Open Men's Golf, Prestwick GC: Scotland's William Auchterlonie wins by 2 shots from amateur Johnny Laidley
- Gladstones' Second Home Rule Bill for Ireland passes in the House of Commons but vetoed by The House of Lords by 419 votes to 41
Famous Birthdays
- Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Japanese-American painter, etcher and lithographer, born in Okayama, Japan (d. 1953)
About September 1, 1893
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
