What Happened on September 9, 1899

Historical Events

French Captain Alfred Dreyfus sentenced on unjust grounds

Brassaï [Gyula Halász], Hungarian-French artist, born in Brassó, Austria-Hungary (d. 1984)
Louis Cheslock, British-born American violinist, composer and educator of Polish heritage (Peabody Institute, 1916-76), born in London (d. 1981)
Neil Hamilton, American stage and screen actor (The White Rose; When Strangers Marry; Batman (TV series) - "Commissioner Gordon"), born in Lynn, Massachusetts (d. 1984)
Waite Hoyt, American Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1923, 27, 28; AL wins leader 1927; NY Yankees), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1984)