Famous Birthdays
Jimmie Rodgers (1897-1933)
American country singer and singing brakeman, born in Meridian, Mississippi
Famous Weddings
James Longstreet
Confederate General James Longstreet (76) weds Helen Dortch (34) at the governor's mansion in Atlanta, Georgia
1897 Highlights
About September 8, 1897
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo