What Happened on September 1, 1905

Historical Events

Alberta & Saskatchewan Join Confederation

Wilfrid Laurier oversees Alberta and Saskatchewan joining the Confederation of Canada as its 8th and 9th Canadian provinces; both were separated from the Northwest Territories

Famous Birthdays

  • Elvera Sanchez, Puerto Rican dancer (d. 2000)
  • Gervase Hughes, English composer and conductor, born in Birmingham, England (d. 1984)
Born in 1905
1905 Highlights

About September 1, 1905

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo