Historical Events
- 6,000 killed when a hurricane & tidal wave strikes Galveston, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Claude Pepper, American politician (Rep-D-FL, 1963-89), born in Dudleyville, Chambers County, Alabama (d. 1989)
- Gavin Muir, American actor (Mary of Scotland, Johnny Trouble), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1972)
About September 8, 1900
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
