Historical Events
- US Open Men's Golf, Baltimore CC: Willie Smith wins by a comfortable 11 strokes from Scotsmen George Low & Val Fitzjohn and Bert Way of England
Famous Birthdays
- Milton S. Eisenhower, American University President (Pennsylvania State) and brother of Dwight, born in Abilene, Kansas (d. 1985)
About September 15, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo