Historical Events
Sports History
Ty Cobb's mother Amanda kills her husband after mistaking him for a burglar
Famous Birthdays
- Elizabeth Lane, 1st female British supreme court justice, born in Bowden, Cheshire (d. 1988)
- Leo Genn, British lawyer and actor (Mourning Becomes Electra, Moby-Dick, Affair in Monte Carlo), born in London, England (d. 1978)
About August 9, 1905
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
