Historical Events
- British government sends an additional 10,000 troops to Natal, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Vaclav Hugo Zavrtal, Bohemian clarinetist, bandleader, and composer, dies at 78
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights
About September 8, 1899
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
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