What Happened on September 14, 1905

Historical Events

  • Albert Cuypstrat street market in Amsterdam inaugurated
  • Dutch AR-politician AWF Idenburg named governor of Suriname
  • RAC Tourist Trophy first run on Isle of Man

Famous Birthdays

  • Herby Wade, South African cricket batsman and captain (10 Tests, 327 runs; Natal), born in Durban, South Africa (d. 1980)

Famous Deaths

Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza (1852-1905)

Italian-French explorer of the Congo (Brazzaville named after him), dies at 53

Died in 1905 1905 Highlights

About September 14, 1905

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 118 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

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